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Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger

Legal Assistant

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Director of Human Resources at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger SUMMARY This employee’s primary duties are to prepare legal and administrative correspondence and documents, maintain legal files, manage the calendar of the assigned attorney(s) and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, agencies and the general public. May also assume responsibility for special projects from attorney(s).

DUTIES

Opening and closing cases (includes obtaining signed contracts and authorizations from the client, gathering initial case details, requesting final invoices, circulating closing documents)

Prepare and send legal and administrative correspondence (including communications with clients)

Format, put in final form and proofread all work product from attorney sent via dictation, hard copy and/or email

Make travel arrangements for attorney as needed

Receive and manage incoming phone calls, voicemails and emails

Receive and manage incoming mail and service documents and handle or route appropriately

Order and save investigation reports and/or medical records for cases

Transcribe all dictation in a timely manner

Maintain attorney’s calendar (Outlook/Compulaw) for all SOL’s, reminders, tentative rulings, appointments, depositions and verifying coverage. Coordinate with master calendar clerk

Create, maintain, and organize hard and electronic files

Save all incoming documents, deposition transcripts, reports, etc. to the appropriate folder/file and route accordingly

Prepare and file all Complaints at appropriate court, serve on all defendants and file POS

Upon receipt, save then forward discovery onto attorney, assigned paralegal, and clients

Schedule CourtCall, Zoom or in person appearances for cases

Coordinate and confirm deposition dates, arrange CSR, and if needed videographer, interpreter

Contact Courts as needed to obtain motion hearing dates, verify local rules, and/or special requirements

Type, gather supporting documents, organize, and execute filing of all motions and oppositions as instructed by attorney (including tables of contents and tables of authorities, exhibits)

Draft, prepare and file all pleadings (hard copy or electronically) at the proper court in a timely manner

Trial preparation including preparation of trial binders, exhibits, blow-ups, scheduling experts, MIL’s, CACI jury instructions, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have 3-5+ years of litigation experience, plaintiff experience with personal injury and medical malpractice is a plus

Strong familiarity with Code of Civil Procedure rules and requirements

Must have knowledge of court filing requirements, including experience with e-filing in state and federal court

Strong software skills, knowledge (MS Office Suite) and calendaring

Exceptional communication and attention to detail

Strong project and task management skills

Must be highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization

Must exhibit well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills

Salary range $90,000 - $115,000

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