Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP is hiring: Legal Secretary - Litigation

Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP, has an immediate opening for a full-time legal secretary to join our civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and organizational skills, is dedicated and detailed oriented with 7+ years of current experience on a civil litigation desk.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to handle workload for 4+ attorneys on a heavy litigation desk.

• Must be able to manage heavy attorney calendars accurately and efficiently with electronic system.

• Must be able to prepare, format, & edit legal documents such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence (including TOA/TOC).

• Must have thorough knowledge of rules and procedures for service of documents and filings with Federal Courts and California Superior Courts (manual and electronic filing);

• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments quickly and accurately to meet demanding deadlines

• Manage documents in firm document management system

• Ability to take initiative, be resourceful and anticipate needs of attorneys

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years' current experience on a civil litigation desk

• Attention to detail is an absolute requirement

• Excellent interpersonal skills -- you must be able to communicate and interact with clients, court staff, and other third parties on behalf of the firm in a professional and courteous manner

• Must be a team player and be able to work effectively and courteously with your co-workers, especially in times of stress

• Will provide assistance to others within the firm when requested based on priorities of current work-in-hand, promoting teamwork and cooperation among all staff members

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Outlook and Adobe.

• Experience with document management system preferred. Imanage and Prolaw experience a plus.

We offer competitive salary and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/ADD, 401k).

This position will start off as 100% in the office and work towards remote hybrid after initial employment period.

Please submit resume with cover letter and salary requirement.