Legal Secretary- Litigation

Job Title
Legal Secretary- Litigation
Location
Fresno,  CA 93720
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Description

Legal Secretary – Litigation

***Job Announcement***

 

Fishman, Larsen & Callister, located in Northeast Fresno, is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to support the firm’s employment and business-related litigation matters.  

This valued position is responsible for a variety of clerical, administrative and reception duties, including, but not limited to the following:

  • Managing attorneys' calendars, dockets and appointments;
  • Preparing correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents;
  • Preparing documents for court and other legal proceedings;
  • Preparing documents for attorney review;
  • Entering attorneys’ time;
  • Cross-training with and supporting other legal secretaries;
  • Assisting with office management duties; and,
  • Communicating with clients, verbally and in writing.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • 3 years litigation experience;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to organize and prioritize;
  • Ability to work collaboratively;
  • Taking ownership and being accountable for projects;
  • Ability to plan for and adhere to deadlines;
  • Maintains strict confidentiality;
  • Strong sense of respect for others;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
  • Experience with Prolaw, Tabs and Practice Manager preferred; and,
  • Paralegal certificate by a program approved by the American Bar Association a plus.

 

Position offers competitive salary plus an attractive benefits package including medical, vision, basic life and 401K profit sharing plan.

Qualified candidates may apply online through Sierra HR Partners by August 17, 2018

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Required Skills

Litigation, paralegal, calendar management, reporting, administration duties, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Prolaw, Tabs and Practice Manager

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