Legal Assistant/Secretary

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Busy criminal defense firm located in San Francisco's SOMA district is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant/Secretary.

Candidate should be well organized, professional, reliable, flexible and extremely detail-oriented. Candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and also have proven editing and proofreading skills. Good computer skills and ability to work independently is important. Experience with filing court documents, Timeslips, and billing government agencies is preferred. A positive attitude and respect for criminal defendants are also necessary. Please note: This is not a remote position.

Main responsibilities include:

• Manage multi-line phone system and pre-screen potential clients.
• Communicating with clients, governmental agencies and courts.
• Document review and editing, which may include trial preparation.
• Assembling evidence binders and exhibits.
• Assisting with filing state and federal court documents and assuring compliance with court rules.
• Preparing and processing bills for clients and state and federal courts.
• Managing client trust funds and expenses.
• Database management, including updating office files.
• Updating dockets and client files.
• Preparing correspondence and packages for delivery.

Must be able to start full-time as soon as possible. Salary is negotiable, depending on previous experience.

Please reply with resume, cover letter and salary requirement.

Sugarman & Cannon emphasizes the defense of individuals and businesses facing criminal charges or investigations. We defend clients accused of violating federal and state laws in California and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. The attorneys at Sugarman & Cannon have the skills necessary to advocate for clients at trial and on appeal if necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Can you start work immediately?
• What is your salary requirement?

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person