Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

Sandhu Law Group, APC , is a growing multi-disciplinary professional services firm, focused on providing legal services at the very highest levels. Our firm offers a cohesive, team-centered and friendly work environment. We’re a firm where employee contributions are recognized and valued.

Job Overview:

We’re seeking a motivated, experienced secretary to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of recent litigation experience. Insurance defense is desirable. A partial remote schedule is offered after an initial period in the office. The ideal candidate has solid communication skills, is well-organized, detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to handling their workload. Dependability and reliability are crucial for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist attorneys in preparing, finalizing, serving and filing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.

· Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files, ensuring that all relevant documents are accurately electronically filed and easily accessible.

· Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and other written communications to clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

· Assist in trial preparation.

· Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in cases as needed.

· Calendar filing deadlines and court dates, ensuring deadlines are met.

· Perform other administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications:

· Minimum 3 years litigation experience as a Legal Secretary.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools.

· Strong understanding of State and Federal court processes, including e-filing, court rules, forms, calendaring, pleadings, discovery procedures and trial preparation.

· Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and documentation.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.

· Solid writing and proofreading skills.

· Strong work ethic and takes ownership and pride in work.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary based on experience; bonus opportunities.

· Health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.

· Paid time off and paid sick leave.

· 401(k) retirement plan.

· Free parking.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with competitive compensation and benefits. The pay range for this position is starting

at $70,000 and will increase depending on experience.

A successful candidate will be team-oriented, have the ability to communicate well and represent the firm in a professional manner.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to Sylvia Warner at View email address on us.fitly.work. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and the reason for your interest in our firm. Responses will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications. No recruiters or agencies please.

Our policy is to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Sandhu Law Group, APC is a California multidisciplinary professional services firm. We are focused on providing legal and consulting capabilities at the very highest levels to achieve our clients' objectives.
We are experienced trial lawyers and trusted advisors, relied upon by our clients to protect their interests in a variety of industries. With offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, we are well-positioned to collaborate with our clients to reach their goals.