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, Elena Schneider, CCLS, eschneider@smwb.com for additional information.
The Employment Chair retains editing privileges on all ads requested and placed on this website.
Habbas & Associates, a personal injury litigation firm, seeks a full-time, in-person, Legal Assistant with at least three years of personal injury litigation experience to support a two-attorney office. THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. The ideal candidate must be well organized, detail- oriented, flexible, adaptable and work as part of a team under minimal supervision. Must have the ability to identify urgent tasks and prioritize time accordingly. Must be able to multi-task and adapt to changing situations, priorities and deadlines.
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining and organizing client files and evidence;
• Pre-litigation procedure (communicate with insurance companies and lien holders, request and review medical records, provide updates to clients, insurance companies and medical providers, prepare correspondence letters to clients, insurance companies and medical providers)
• Litigation procedure (knowledge in filing of complaint through jury trial);
• Have knowledge of court e-filing procedures;
• Preparation, service and filing of pleadings, discovery, Case Management Statements and related correspondence;
• Calendaring litigation and other deadlines (trials, mediations, depositions, pre-depositions, attorney-client meetings and phone conferences, court hearings);
• Follow-up on upcoming deadlines;
• Using a variety of software tools (e.g., Filevine, Adobe PDF Pro, MS Office, etc.); and
• Answering phones, taking messages and greeting clients.
Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years of personal injury legal assistance experience;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Maintain confidentiality of our clients and their related documents;
• Have the ability to set priorities and be capable of handling multiple interruptions while keeping on task and working independently; and
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment.
Habbas & Associates is located at 5701 Lonetree Boulevard, Suite 314, Rocklin, CA 95765.
Qualified applicants should send their resumes to lcoates@habbaslaw.com.
Sweeny Mason LLP, 36 years in business in beautiful Los Gatos, seeks F/T M-F (8-5) Support Staff Clerk for our busy and growing law firm. The position is opening up due to the planned retirement of an existing team member. There will be ample time to train over the next couple of months before retirement occurs. In this position, you will work with attorneys, staff, court personnel and vendors cooperatively and with a good attitude and positive outlook.
This opportunity provides a little bit of everything for someone who seeks law office experience and to advance their general office skills. Please apply if you are an individual who picks up tasks quickly, has an eye for detail, and has technology and office machine skills experience (working a copier, scanning, email, etc.). Position includes heavy scanning and copying and being able to stand at copier for long periods of time. Must have dependable car and proof of insurance for those occasions where we need errands run, Court filings or obtaining copies of documents at Courts/Recorder’s offices. You will be reimbursed for mileage at standard IRS rate. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/365/Word/Excel. General computer skills and knowledge of how to operate. May have to move computers from time to time and hook up again.
You will maintain small legal library, handle periodical updates and order books as requested. Responsibility for closing out files, assigning a number to and maintaining spreadsheet of, closed file data, and retrieving closed files upon request. Position also maintains off-site local storage units (including occasional removal of files and coordinating shredding with third party vendors). Must be able to lift moderate to heavy boxes and move in and out of local storage.
Position acts as backup support for Receptionist, as needed. You will learn about the firm’s Cisco Web Ex IP Phone System and greet clients in the main lobby on occasion. Professional demeanor and good communication skills a must.
Position hourly rate range: $24.50 to $28.50 D.O.E. After completion of probationary period, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance is offered at nominal cost share plus paid sick and vacation time. After six months of employment and 500 hours (if over the age of 21), participation in the firm’s 401K Plan. Extra bonus: great commute location with free and easy parking!
Interested in applying? Please send brief cover letter and resume to Manager, Pam Salsgiver at psalsgiver@smllp.com.