Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP (www.hobbsstraus.com) is a national law firm dedicated to promoting and defending the rights of Indian tribal governments. The firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal for our Sacramento, CA Office. This position will provide primary office support and paralegal support for four attorneys in office, and two remote attorneys. Applicants must demonstrate litigation experience, including case tracking and familiarity with California Court System rules and processes, PACER, Westlaw, federal court rules and electronic filing; proofing and formatting documents to file and serve via electronic filing and fax filing in California and federal courts; service of documents; preparing exhibits and tables of authorities and contents; drafting proofs of service and proposed orders keeping case files up to date; cite checking and proofreading briefs; preparing materials for hearings and trial; and drafting form pleadings. In addition, this position will provide office support including filing, fielding a low volume of incoming phone calls, time entry, assistance with vendor payments, drafting and finalizing correspondence, and coordinating with administrative staff in other offices. Applicants must demonstrate experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. The position may also include drafting fact-based pleadings, and internet research.
To apply, interested candidates should submit resume to emanning@hobbsstraus.com.
Skills and Responsibilities:
- Litigation experience
- Ability to review court rules and requirements
- Finalizing and formatting documents for to file with various courts and service
- Familiarity with electronic filing services
- Preparing for hearings and trial, keeping case files up to date
- Drafting form pleadings such as certificates of service, proposed orders, etc.
- Preparing exhibits
- Proofing and cite-checking
- Previous experience in academic or legal positions
- Time entry into timekeeping software
- Preparing Expense Reports
- Office filing
- Technological Troubleshooting Assistance
- Assist following through on tech issues between attorneys and tech support
- Assure that printer and scanner are operational
- Mail/Service
- Collect and distribute mail; flag high import pieces
- Shipping via USPS and UPS
- Field a low volume of incoming phone calls
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills:
Court Rules Review, formatting and finalizing pleadings, proofreading and grammatical skills, electronic filing, written communication skills, planning, time management, legal terminology, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, typing, organization, telephone etiquette, and oral communication skills.
Education & Experience:
Prior law firm experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $60,000-80,000 (final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications)
Work Location: In Office, Sacramento CA, Monday – Friday
Benefits: Generous Benefits package including health, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paternity leave, and 401(k)
