Employment

This free benefit offered by SCCoLPA provides the legal community with a place to post job openings for all categories of job positions. SCCoLPA assists in every possible manner to procure employment for members of this association and cooperates with attorneys in filling positions in law offices, but in no event does this committee act as an employment agency. Employers desiring/needing to place an advertisement for employment on SCCoLPA's website may view the "Employment Opportunities" page on this website and format the advertisement like those already posted. Employers will also need to give the following information to the Employment Chair: name, firm name, address, phone number(s), areas of law practice, software used, position available, and years of experience required. The attorney/employer is requested to e-mail the Employment Chair with the advertisement formatted like those currently posted on the "Employment Opportunities" page. Advertisements for employment are usually posted as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of the applicants to contact the employers, schedule interviews, exchange resumes, and to discuss benefits and salary, etc. All information is listed until notification to drop the name/position is given to the Employment Chair.

Please contact the Employment Chair, Roberta Dangaran, CCLS, for additional information at robela46@yahoo.com. The Employment Chair retains editing privileges on all ads requested and placed on this website.

SCCoLPA DOES NOT MAINTAIN A REGISTER OF APPLICANTS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. (NOTICE: This is a free service to employers and members of the Santa Clara County Legal Professionals Association; however, we are not an employment agency. This website is updated and maintained with employment listings on a regular basis, and employers are asked to notify the webmaster as soon as a position has been filled. The policy of the Santa Clara Legal Professionals Association regarding the posting of ads for employment is to leave the item listed on the for up to three months or when we are notified that the position has been filled, whichever is longer. The Webmaster retains editing privilege on all ads requested to be placed on this website.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES

Job Title: IP Lit Paralegal for Palo Alto

We want to hire someone to focus on IP litigation cases. Working under the supervision of attorneys and more seasoned paralegals you will have the opportunity to organize litigation case materials, create privilege logs, cite-check, perform pre-trial preparation which includes preparation of depositions and trial exhibits, etc. In addition, as appropriate, you may be asked to take the lead paralegal role on a case. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong paralegal and technical skills, great personal confidence and who is highly organized and communicative.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a bachelors degree with a strong GPA, a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. We are looking for someone with the demonstrated ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end. In addition to being a fast learner, team-oriented, with a service-oriented, "can do" attitude, successful candidates must be articulate, attentive to details and extremely thorough. Strong computer skills are required including Word and Excel (facility with tables and charts), Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and familiarity with PowerPoint. Experience with litigation databases such as Concordance, Summation or Relativity is required as is experience with transcript databases such as LiveNote, Binder, etc. Flexibility to travel. There is often the need to work outside of scheduled hours.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Contact: Diana Baker - Diana.Baker@DavidsonStaffing.com

Date Posted: 05/10/12

Job Title: Contract Legal Assistant

Auto finance company located in Irvine, Ca is in need of the following:
Contract Legal Assistant to assist the Legal and Compliance team
Duration of Assignment: 4-6 months only. Will not turn into a perm position.

Compensation: $22/hr-$25/hr

Job Summary:

Legal Assistant will help Legal and Compliance Team to help with overload of license renewals. This person will support the current Senior Corporate Paralegal with filings, examinations, license renewals, etc.

If you are interested in being submitted, please forward your resume in MS Word to

melina.zavala@workway.com

Date Posted: 04/26/102

Job Title: Paral/egal - Insurance Defense

Eight attorney, A-V rated defense firm (written up by Jury Verdicts and Superlawyers) seeks a full time litigation paralegal with a minimum 3-5 years DEFENSE LITIGATION and TRIAL experience. Candidates should be detail oriented, highly organized and able to work well in a congenial but active practice. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision is a must. Candidates must have experience in preparation and service of subpoenas, pleadings and discovery; and experience in preparing a case for trial. Candidates should be familiar with Federal, State and local rules. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Abacus is required. An ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate is desired.

Firm has a 401k/Profit sharing plan fully funded by the firm without any required contributions by employee. We have beautiful offices overlooking Oyster Point Marina. Visit our website at www.cholakianlaw.com.

Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.

Please email resume, cover letter, references, and salary expectations to Cynthia Thomas at cthomas@cholakian.net.

DATE POSTED: 4/20/2012

Job Title:  Part-time Legal Secretary
 
Part-time legal secretary for Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration practice needed.  Mornings preferred (8:30-12:30).  Candidate must have a professional demeanor and appearance, excellent organizational skills, attention to details, ability to prioritize and multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.  Excellent communication skills including telephone etiquette, in-person and top notch writing skills (grammar, spelling) as well as computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Judicial Council Forms).  Job duties include, but not limited to, preparing legal documents, filing documents with the proper court or agency, calendaring functions, exercising discretion with respect to confidential matters, ordering supplies, general office duties (faxing, copying, scanning), interacting with clients and accurate transcription (from tapes).  Responsibilities may change over time. Timely and regular attendance is required.  Must be able to work independently as well as being a team player.
 
Please contact Nick J. Livak at (408) 984-8555 or fax resume and cover letter to (408) 249-1397.
DATE POSTED: 4/13/2012
Job Title: Legal Secretary

Full time legal secretary needed prefer 3+ years of experience.  Candidate must have a professional demeanor and appearance, excellent organizational skills, attention to details, ability to prioritize and multi-task, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.  Excellent communication skills including telephone etiquette, in-person and top notch writing skills (grammar, spelling) as well as computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Judicial Council Forms).  Job duties include, but not limited to, preparing legal documents, filing documents with the proper court or agency, calendaring functions, exercising discretion with respect to confidential matters, ordering supplies, general office duties (faxing, copying, scanning), interacting with clients and accurate transcription (from tapes).  Responsibilities may change over time. Timely and regular attendance is required.  Must be able to work independently as well as being a team player.

Please email a resume and cover letter to ferrarolaw@aol.com

DATE POSTED: 4/12/2012

Job Title: Part-time Legal Secretary

Part-time legal secretary for general civil law practice needed.  Candidate must have a professional demeanor and appearance, excellent organizational skills, attention to details, ability to prioritize and multi-task, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.  Excellent communication skills including telephone etiquette, in-person and top notch writing skills (grammar, spelling) as well as computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Judicial Council Forms).  Job duties include, but not limited to, preparing legal documents, filing documents with the proper court or agency, calendaring functions, exercising discretion with respect to confidential matters, ordering supplies, general office duties (faxing, copying, scanning), interacting with clients and accurate transcription (from tapes).  Responsibilities may change over time. Timely and regular attendance is required.  Must be able to work independently as well as being a team player.  Some stairs required.  Notary public would be an added bonus.

 
Please email a resume and cover letter to ferrarolaw@aol.com
DATE POSTED: 4/12/2012
FENWICK & WEST LLP
 
Litigation Secretary    (San Francisco office)
 
Fenwick & West is a top tier firm with a small firm feel.  With 300 attorneys in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Seattle, we work with companies on the cutting edge of technology and life sciences.  We are proud to have been named for the fifth consecutive year as one of the top 5 Best Places To Work in the Bay Area, and No. 1 among law firms our size.
 
We have an opportunity in our San Francisco office for an experienced Litigation Secretary. 
 
Qualifications include:
• 5+ years of complex litigation experience
• IP litigation or Securities experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other legal practice specific software, Microsoft Office 2007 experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be self reliant and prioritize workload
• Must be organized, detail oriented and possess excellent interpersonal skills
 
Please apply online at Fenwick & West LLP 
Litigation Secretary
 
Legal Secretary with minimum 3 to 5 years experience is needed to assist three attorneys in a fast-paced civil litigation environment. Candidates should be detail oriented, highly organized and able to work well under pressure. Duties include, but are not limited to: typing and proof-reading legal documents and correspondence; filing court documents; preparation and service of pleadings and discovery, making travel arrangements and calendaring. Candidates should be familiar with State and Federal Court procedures. Experience with Abacus desired. 
 
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent 401k profit sharing program. 
 
Please email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to cthomas@cholakian.net
Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Description:

Candidate must have experience with legal documents and support product registration.
MS Word, Excel, background in Legal and/or Regulatory Affairs.
California Notary preferred for the County of Santa Clara.
Provides clerical support to three or more department managers, along with their staffs.
Duties may include: preparing correspondence, report and presentation creation, database creation/management, and calendar/email management.
 
Please reply with your resume and list a range of hourly compensation you are looking for!
 
If you are a fit for this position and are interested in hearing more please email your resume to beth@thefountaingroup.com and I will contact you.