Legal Assistant

Legal AssistantKazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood, a Professional Law Corporation, has represented thousands of people suffering from the effects of asbestos related illnesses, particularly mesothelioma, since 1974. We are nationally recognized pioneers in asbestos litigation and currently interviewing Legal Assistants to join our Oakland, California based team.The Legal Assistants provides a broad range of support to supervising attorneys and paralegals by performing a wide range of administrative and clerical duties.Job Requirements:Exceptional attention to detail, organization, interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work independently and handle numerous tasks in a fast paced environment while engaged in the management of multiple cases.Ability to work under pressure and to meet statutory, time and content sensitive deadlines.Computer literacy of software programs including Outlook, Word, Summation, Excel and others required.Training/Experience:Prior experience working in a legal environment, including trial experience strongly desired.Demonstrated outstanding performance as a legal assistant preferred.Certificate or Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution that requires a minimum of 24 semesters; Bachelor's or advanced degree; or High school diploma or GED, minimum of 3 years of law related experience and a written declaration from the attorney attesting to qualifications.Duties and Responsibilities:Assists Paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance;Data entry into respective databases;Organize and summarizes records as needed;Assists Paralegals and Attorneys in trial preparations and conducting various research;Other duties as assigned.Benefits:Our firm employees enjoy a competitive and generous benefits package, which includes life, health, dental and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, disability and long term care coverage, flexible spending accounts and parking/commuter benefits.Equal Employment Opportunities:Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation.