Hansen Law Firm, P.C. is a growing boutique litigation firm located in downtown San Jose with an immediate opening for a full-time Legal Secretary. Hansen Law Firm provides superior legal services to its clients and a supportive work environment for its employees. We are looking to add an individual to our team of who is self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, team-oriented and eager to learn new skills.
Hansen Law Firm is a full-service litigation firm with a diverse practice including business and corporate, estate and trust, intellectual property, real property, and construction issues. The qualified candidate will assist attorneys in all phases of litigation including: finalizing, filing and serving court documents; preparing document templates and discovery responses; file organization and updating; calendaring; answering calls; assisting with deposition and trial preparation; and other types of legal support as needed.
Professional requirements: A minimum of 2 years of experience working in litigation.
Job Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively conveys information in a clear and appropriate manner.
- Commitment to providing highest level of service to clients.
- Strong computer proficiency and experience with applications including Dropbox, MS Word and Outlook, Adobe and Clio Manage.
- Experience with civil litigation including: knowledge of court processes and procedures; preparation, filing and service of court documents; setting up case templates; calendaring and file management; answering calls; and assisting with deposition and trial preparation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment collaborating with multiple attorneys to accomplish tasks.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and proactive toward meeting project objectives; excellent time management and organization skills; not afraid to ask questions or assume additional responsibility for completion of tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys with case management from client intake through resolution.
- Monitor all assigned matters; calendar deadlines and manage projects accordingly.
- Manage and update electronic case files with correspondence, emails, pleadings, and other documents.
- Prepare exhibits for motions, mediation and arbitration briefs or trial. File and serve pleadings in State or Federal courts.
- Answer phones and communicate with clients and vendors.
Compensation: Pay is commensurate with experience, ability and skills.
Work Location: Hansen Law Firm has a new, spacious office suite in downtown San Jose in which its employees can comfortably work and pays for parking in a nearby parking garage.
How to apply: Please send: (1) a cover letter discussing your interest in the position and qualifications; and (2) your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- legal: 2 years (Preferred)
- Litigation: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Jose, CA 95113: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person