Dannis Woliver Kelley is hiring: Legal Secretary in Berkeley

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Dannis Woliver Kelley Chief Administrative Officer at Dannis Woliver Kelley Mid-sized education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks a legal secretary. If you are interested in being part of a team that supports the education of students in California, we encourage you to apply. The ideal candidate will possess at least five years of litigation experience. Candidates will be considered for the following DWK office: East Bay (Hybrid) Prepare documents including correspondence, memoranda and legal documents; compose and draft routine cover letters and shell documents Prepare and process court and administrative agency filings, as well as maintain and review corresponding Compulaw calendaring Proofread documents for content and clarity and create redlines Provide heavy, executive-level administrative support to maintain accurate calendars for assigned attorneys, as well as client and administrative files Prepare and process new client and matter forms. Coordinate with accounting to prepare fee agreements, engagement letters, and vendor invoices Prepare expense reports and make travel arrangements Create presentations using tools such as PowerPoint, as well as create and work with PDFs Qualifications Include Detail-oriented, proactive, organized and possess excellent follow through skills Able to work under pressure while managing multiple deadlines/priorities Accuracy, speed and professionalism Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment Must be able to coordinate complex scheduling for multiple individuals Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and various legal software applications (including CompuLaw preferred); experience manipulating PDFs in Adobe; experience working with a document management system; and E-filing experience High school diploma or GED and 3+ years of legal secretarial experience required At least five years of litigation experience required Law firm experience required Ability to work overtime as needed Experience in education law a plus The anticipated hourly rate range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $40.00 $46.50. The final hourly rate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience in the job, type and years of experience in the industry, education, and other factors. Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1750, Long Beach, CA 90802 or StaffRecruiting@dwkesq.com. Hybrid JN1 #EB Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dannis Woliver Kelley by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Child care support Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Disability insurance Get notified about new Legal Secretary jobs in Berkeley, CA . Litigation Legal Assistant - Join a Top-Tier Law Firm San Francisco County, CA $85,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago San Francisco County, CA $40.00-$43.00 4 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $65,000.00-$85,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $35.50-$85.00 2 weeks ago Walnut Creek, CA $30.45-$38.06 2 months ago San Francisco, CA $38.00-$45.00 5 days ago San Francisco, CA $28.00-$30.00 3 days ago San Francisco, CA $100,000.00-$110,000.00 2 days ago San Francisco, CA $80,000.00-$110,000.00 1 day ago San Francisco County, CA $90,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $72,700.00-$83,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $83,000.00-$146,000.00 5 days ago San Francisco County, CA $85,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago Walnut Creek, CA $80,000.00-$95,000.00 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $90,000.00-$112,000.00 1 month ago San Francisco, CA $73,400.00-$126,500.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $90,000.00-$115,000.00 5 days ago San Francisco, CA $30.00-$45.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $90,000.00-$115,000.00 5 days ago San Francisco, CA $75,500.00-$90,000.00 5 days ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr