Description
Are you a skilled Legal Secretary/Junior Paralegal seeking a short-term opportunity to showcase your organizational and legal expertise? Our client, a boutique employment and business litigation firm in Hayward, CA, is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to assist in successfully winding down business operations and closing out their final cases.
This temporary assignment offers a unique chance to contribute to the resolution of outstanding matters while gaining valuable experience in litigation and administrative processes. As a key team member during the firm's transition, you will work closely with the legal team, tackling a variety of substantive and procedural tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Support attorneys in reviewing and organizing discovery documents, preparing responses, and managing deadlines.
File legal documents electronically in compliance with court requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Assist in drafting motions and legal correspondence.
Provide professional and courteous communication with clients regarding case updates and other administrative matters.
Finalize case files to meet applicable requirements for completion and maintain an orderly process throughout the wind-down phase.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will be an adaptable legal professional with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You should possess:
2+ years working as a legal secretary or junior paralegal, preferably with litigation experience.
Proficiency in legal e-filing systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and case management software.
Willingness to work in a hybrid environment (2-3 days on-site each week in Hayward).
Strong ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
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