Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance 

We are a small and fast-paced defense litigation firm experiencing rapid growth. As such there is excellent development/growth potential for the right candidate.

Job description

Our growing Civil Defense Law Firm is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant with at least 2-5 years of civil litigation defense experience in our Redding Office. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, support multiple attorneys, be proactive, and manage an active case load. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. Candidate must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and skilled at operating Microsoft Office software. A thorough understanding of legal documents, processes, and terminology is required.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule depositions, site inspections, hearings, and other case meetings for attorneys and legal staff;
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents;
• Accurately calendar all events and deadlines for assigned cases, including conferences, depositions, meetings, periodic reports, and all trial-related deadlines;
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and other parties, judicial administrative staff, legal support vendors, and experts, monitor and communicate upcoming deadlines with attorneys;
• Maintain accurate and complete case documentation, including managing electronic files;
• Provide general administrative assistance to assigned attorneys (4);
• Monitor and order office supplies; and
• Coordinate travel.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in one or more of the following defense specialties: personal injury, commercial liability, construction defect, and general civil litigation;
• Experience with California Superior Courts and judicial processes;
• Strong technology skills including email, video conferencing, electronic discovery, and document management; and
• Paralegal experience is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Company Introduction

Growing insurance defense firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join our team. We are looking for a motivated attorney who will help shape and grow our firm with an eye toward partnership. Salary commensurate with experience. Sandhu Law Group offers attorneys the option to work remotely, in our Redding office, or a set hybrid schedule. We welcome applicants from across Northern and Central California.