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Legal Assistant

$50k - $80k

Quintairos Prieto Wood and Boyer PA

About the role

  • The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, attention to detail, and have the desire to work in a fast-paced litigation group. Strong organizational skills a must. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a desire to work in a new, dynamic, growing office of a national firm. Flexible work environment and remote options available.
What you'll do
  • Filing and circulation of pleadings in both state and federal court.
  • Maintain docketing for attorneys including assisting with calculation of court and discovery deadlines in accordance with state and federal rules.
  • Provide administrative support to attorneys assisting with processing invoices, coordinating scheduling of depositions, and ensuring compliance with client preferences and guidelines.
  • Assist with opening new files including assisting with collection of preliminary documents and information from clients and obtaining all necessary information from clients to open new files.
  • Assist attorneys with management of schedules including providing support coordinating travel, assisting with scheduling meetings, and managing attorney schedules.
  • Under attorney direction prepare correspondence and other written documents.
  • Prepare and handle tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.
  • Assure organization of files including maintenance and management.
  • Monitor files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of prior legal assistant experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
  • CA State and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook required.
  • Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, high attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • High School Diploma or its equivalent required.


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Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.

The pay range for this role is:

50,000 - 80,000 USD per year (Concord)
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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