Overview
Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant for Litigation Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA at Spaulding, McCullough & Tansil LLP
Our Firm:
Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP is a 19 attorney, top-rated full-service law firm in Santa Rosa with a friendly, team-oriented work atmosphere, combined with a strong commitment to serving our clients. We have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work for several years by the North Bay Business Journal, and we’d like you to join us!
Position:
We are seeking a full-time legal secretary or legal assistant to support our litigation department. This position performs complex and specialized legal administrative duties supporting one or more assigned civil litigation attorneys. The position also requires collaboration with other staff and periodic support to other attorneys and/or departments.
The position is located at the firm’s office in Santa Rosa, California. Candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work. After six months of learning our culture and processes, hybrid work may be an option.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft, format, proofread, and redline legal documents.
Document management and organization.
Edit and format documents to conform to firm and legal styles.
Monitor emails to identify scheduling and other tasks needed to support attorneys.
Draft and proofread emails on behalf of attorneys.
Schedule meetings with attorneys and clients, coordinating complex schedules using the firm’s calendaring tools.
Calendar legal dates and deadlines.
Assist with administrative tasks and special/miscellaneous projects as needed.
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with little supervision.
Develop and maintain professional, friendly relationships with colleagues and clients.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe applications.
Essential Elements/Ability To:
Receive and relay detailed information through verbal and written communications.
Possess visual capability and digital dexterity to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
Communicate in a professional manner by telephone and email.
Review and analyze complex written documents.
Utilize fine visual discretion when proofreading written documents and viewing information on a computer screen.
Communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing.
Follow up and follow through of tasks and projects to completion.
Minimum Qualifications:
Accomplished computer keyboarding skills.
Excellent MS Office skills (Word and Excel).
Excellent Adobe Acrobat skills.
High school diploma.
Minimum two (2) years directly relevant legal secretarial experience or minimum four (4) years of executive assistant experience in a position that requires performance of tasks similar to the major duties and responsibilities of this position.
Compensation for this position ranges from $28.00-$47.00 per hour depending on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $28.00 – $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Join us at Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in legal services!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 – $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Free parking
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant for Litigation
Company: Spaulding, McCullough & Tansil LLP
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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