Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+
attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond
to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop
proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to
cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our
clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every
employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and
Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf
of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Jackson Lewis is seeking a Legal Secretary for the Riverside, CA office.
In this role, the legal secretary will work with a dynamic team including
multiple attorneys providing a full range of support including, but not limited
to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents; maintenance
of documents in electronic format; completion of expense reports; calendar
maintenance, and other legal tasks as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintain electronic case files and update as needed following set protocols
for search ease.
* Assist with preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, discovery
submissions, arbitration/mediation documents in agency, state and federal
matters.
* Assist with preparation of administrative filings/exhibits in agency matters.
* Assist with preparation of exhibits for submission in a variety of matters.
* Maintain and review attorney calendars to assist attorneys with filing
deadlines, etc.
* Complete monthly expense reports for assigned attorneys.
* Assist attorneys with monthly client invoicing in conjunction with our
billing department.
* Monitor CLE needs of supported attorneys and assist with bar admissions, etc
as needed.
* Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels,
transportation, make changes to reservations as needed through firm’s travel
agency.
* Prepare notebooks and proofreading of documents.
* Run conflict checks and open new client engagements in conjunction with our
new business team.
* Continued knowledge and basic status of current cases and projects of
assigned attorneys.
* Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential, time-sensitive material.
* Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Skills and Educational Requirements:
* 3 years minimum legal experience, preferably in employment law.
* Solid understanding of basic technical legal terminology.
* Solid experience working in ECF and California state e-filing systems.
* Solid experience in working with document database system (Netdocs or
similar).
* Proficiency in Windows environment including Word and Outlook.
* Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, general legal
procedures.
* Familiarity with billing software (InTapp or similar) and expense reporting
software (Concur or similar) a strong plus.
* Experience supporting 4 plus active attorneys at one time a strong plus.
* Experienced with trial preparation a plus.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent
proofreading skills and detail oriented.
* Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality work product and timely
respond to deadlines as well as ability to balance workload.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a busy litigation
team environment and communicate with colleagues and attorneys on every
level.
* Reliable with punctuality and attendance.
* Associate Degree or 4-year college degree preferred, or relevant experience
considered.
For California, the expected hourly range for this position is between
$38.00-$44.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on
experience and other factors permitted by law.
Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
* Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
* Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
* Employee assistance program and other firm benefits
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin,
gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital
status or any other characteristics protected by law.