\*SIGN-ON BONUS: Paid in three payments.
First payment after 90 days, second after 120 days, and final after 150 days from start date.
Judgment Enforcement Law firm in Pasadena, looking for a specialized Legal Secretary to support heavy law and motion practice.
You will be assigned an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases.
The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.
Firm is looking for good work ethic and is willing to train in the position's varying responsibilities.
*Responsibilities*
* Conduct research to support legal proceedings
* Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
* Draft and review legal documents (needs to be detailed)
* Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
* Record and store client information electronically
* Able to work well with a wide variety of personalities, on the phone and in person, including court clerks, sheriff’s offices, and clients
* Able to work independently or in a team environment, supporting multiple team members
* File pleadings, including e-filing, in both in state and federal courts
*Skills*
* Proven experience as legal secretary in law and motion (drafting pleadings, including declarations & propounding discovery) Post Judgment experience is a plus
* Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system
* Knowledge of MS Office, Adobe, and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, cloud-based software, etc.
)
* Outstanding time-management and typing skills (60+ wpm)
* Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-pace environment
* Legal Secretary/Paralegal certification or diploma is a plus
* Deadline and detail-oriented
\*\*\*Consensual background checks performed post-interview if considered for employment offer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.
00 - $72,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Application Question(s):
* Do you understand that this position requires you to come into the Pasadena office Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm?
* I acknowledge that Chora Young & Manasserian LLP conducts background checks on consensual candidates who are being offered employment.
Experience:
* Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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