Legal Secretary Position

Legal Secretary Position

Job description:
Discover your opportunity with AV Preeminent rated and Pasadena “Top Attorney” lawyers at Johnson Law Group, PC. Our firm has been awarded one of the Top 10 Bench Awards in California in the year 2021. The California Business Journal has recognized Johnson Law Group, PC as experts in representing healthcare providers and related entities in various business disputes both transactional and litigation related. The California Business Journal has a vast audience reaching over 1.6 million readers globally.

We are a firm located in Pasadena specializing in civil litigation, healthcare law (corporate litigation, no med-mal cases), business transactions, and regulatory and administrative board defense with 35+ years of experience. We thrive on providing high-caliber and results-oriented solutions in a balanced work environment. We are looking for someone ready to hit the ground running and to contribute to an upbeat and friendly office culture.

Requirements:
• Mastery of California State court systems, including filing and hearing procedures and case deadlines consistent with state and local rules;
• Expertise in preparing and editing court pleadings;
• Expertise in handling and serving discovery related pleadings and documents;
• Expertise in managing firm and attorney calendars;
• Expertise in Word processing and proofreading;
• Ability to prepare and maintain electronic case file system and hard copy files;
• Familiarity with remote conferencing platforms (e.g., Court video conferencing, Zoom, GoToMeeting, etc.);
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Suite Applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Suite Applications (e.g., OCR conversion, redactions, bates stamping);
• Basic office and administrative management (e.g., copying, vendor communication, office supplies);
• Ability to manage stressors at work in a fast-paced environment;
• Effective communication skills;
• Detail-oriented and organized;
• Flexible and Positive Attitude;
• Resourceful; Self-starter/Articulate;
• Provides backup support/team player;
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.

Preferences:
• Ability to conduct basic investigation (e.g., witness or judicial background searches, locating relevant litigation or business transaction forms, be able to obtain State and Local rules, locating and obtaining relevant attorney resources);
• Experience with document productions involving HIPAA protected information;
• Prior experience in a large law firm environment;
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience preferred;
• Experience with corporate transactions preferred, but not necessary.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by email us at tsainz@johnsonlpc.com. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.

Working hours: 9:15AM-5:00PM
Location: Pasadena, CA In-Person, Remote, or Hybrid: In-Person
Type of Law: Corporate transactions, civil litigation, healthcare law (corporate litigation, no med-mal cases), business transactions (contract law), and regulatory and administrative board defense cases.
Salary: depending on experience, the salary range is between $70-85K
Experience required: we will accept a 3 to 5 year range of civil litigation experience

Send Resume to: Tiffani Sainz, email: tsainz@johnsonlpc.com