Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

The Emeryville office of Weinberg Roger & Rosenfeld is hiring a legal secretary.

Required Experience :

3 - 5 years handling mostly litigation matters. Labor & Employment experience a plus.

Strong working knowledge of Word, templates, generating TOC and TOA.

Strong working knowledge of e-filing in district and federal courts as well as administrative agencies.

Ability to multi-task in stressful situations that have deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Responsible for all aspects of processing secretarial work generated in connection with services provided for our clients, including, but not limited to :

• Utilizes a computer and / or typewriter to type correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents.
• Preparation and processing of pleadings from both written and dictated sources and timely filing, paper and / or electronic, such pleadings with the appropriate court or administrative agency, in accordance with each court or agency’s rules.
• Operates standard office equipment, including computer, copier, typewriter, digital transcription and transcription machine, facsimile, telephone and velobinding equipment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and navigating various court and other websites.
• Interacts responsibly and competently with clients, co-counsel and others to secure information and transmit inquiries to legal counsel, by e-mail, regular mail or telephone.
• May be requested to screen calls and record messages.
• Routes outgoing mail to specific delivery service for timely delivery.
• Utilizes master calendar and docket systems. Establishes and maintains deadline reminder systems.
• Prepares ‘Blue Sheet’ for new file opening.
• May be required to make calls to court, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel and arbitrators setting calendar / arbitrations as needed.
• Provide training as needed.
• Maintains client files in accordance with established procedures or upon instruction by attorney’s preference, including indexing and filing documents appropriately.
• Make complex travel arrangements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Normal office environment with typical exposure to noise consistent with performance of business in the office.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $46.66 per hour

Benefits :

Company Description

Today, the firm of Weinberg, Roger and Rosenfeld is one of the largest worker-side labor and employment law firms in the United States. The firm enjoys an outstanding reputation in the legal community, known for the breadth of its practice and the ability of its attorneys to forcefully advocate for their clients regardless of forum. Our attorneys excel in both bargaining and adversarial settings, using their experience, judgment and skill to secure the best possible outcome for our clients.

Company Description

Today, the firm of Weinberg, Roger and Rosenfeld is one of the largest worker-side labor and employment law firms in the United States. The firm enjoys an outstanding reputation in the legal community, known for the breadth of its practice and the ability of its attorneys to forcefully advocate for their clients regardless of forum. Our attorneys excel in both bargaining and adversarial settings, using their experience, judgment and skill to secure the best possible outcome for our clients.