Haight Brown & Bonesteel is seeking a Litigation Secretary for the San Diego office with more than 2 years of experience.
Duties:
· Prepare, revise, and finalize correspondence, discovery responses, court forms, motions and other legal documents
· File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing and complex litigation filings
· Prepare documents for service of process; prepare case “shell” documents for use by attorneys as well as generate table of contents and authorities
· Schedule appointments and calendaring
· Monitor litigation deadlines and assist in the execution of those deadlines
· Review incoming mail for calendaring & distribute to appropriate attorney
· Coordinate and schedule depositions; prepare notices and subpoenas as needed
· Schedule and notice independent medical exams (IMEs)
· Assist attorneys with trial preparation
Requirements:
· Solid knowledge of California and federal court rules for filing & serving discovery, motions and pleadings
· High proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel). Knowledge of iManage and CompuLaw is a plus.
· Superior organizational and time management skills; excellent attendance and reliability
· High attention to detail; exceptional proofreading skills to ensure that grammar, punctuation, spelling & formatting are accurate
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Our firm culture includes a mix of teamwork, good communication, a work/life balance and career development opportunities.
$70,000 - $85,000 per year
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts.