Are you a person that embodies the principle that “excellence is a habit and not an act?” Are you looking to find a home with a rapidly growing, San Diego-based, law firm? Do you embody our mission of honesty and transparency, setting new standards, and always doing the right thing? We are seeking an experienced professional who can take on a wide variety of responsibilities as our next Legal Assistant. Success in this position requires the right combination of communication skills, empathy, and the ability to investigate the root of our (potential) clients’ problems.  Since 2010, our firm has helped good people regain control of their future when charged with a crime, providing unsurpassed service to those who call upon us to help them during what is likely the most stressful times in their lives. We strive to always deliver excellence and create a positive and lasting impact on the San Diego community beyond criminal defense. We revel in being unique in the way we approach everything related to criminal defense and business and were recently named a 2022 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics Winner and acknowledged by the San Diego Business Journal as One of San Diego's Fastest Growing Private Companies. Our Managing Partner, David P. Shapiro, was named one of San Diego's Most Influential People for 2022 by the San Diego Business Journal. Responsibilities: Daily tasks shall include, but not be limited to: • Implementing, improving, and ensuring adherence to the Firm’s policies and procedures to reflect the Firm’s high standards • Conveying confidence in person and on the phone, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and an ability to develop rapport with prospective clients, current clients, and referral sources • Directing the caller to the appropriate team member, consistent with the Firm’s key administrative policies • Embracing attention to detail, transparency, and accountability • Strong multitasking and task management skills • Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic • Treating a client or task at 5:15 P.M. on a Friday with the same care and compassion as one Monday morning at 9:15 A.M. • Managing multiple calendars and keeping schedules for more than one person • Copying, scanning, filing (physical and electronic filing) • Data entry using common web-based formats • Familiar with MS Office Suite and Dropbox or similar • Travel to Federal or State Courthouses for discovery pick up or filings Qualifications: This is not an entry-level position. Nor is it a virtual or hybrid position. We have a beautiful, new office and the work requires you be present in the office. Prior law firm experience is a must, and Spanish language fluency is preferred. You must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.  Compensation: $30 -$40 Hourly

• Daily tasks shall include, but not be limited to: • Implementing, improving, and ensuring adherence to the Firm’s policies and procedures to reflect the Firm’s high standards • Conveying confidence in person and on the phone, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and an ability to develop rapport with prospective clients, current clients, and referral sources • Directing the caller to the appropriate team member, consistent with the Firm’s key administrative policies • Embracing attention to detail, transparency, and accountability • Strong multitasking and task management skills • Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic • Treating a client or task at 5:15 P.M. on a Friday with the same care and compassion as one Monday morning at 9:15 A.M. • Managing multiple calendars and keeping schedules for more than one person • Copying, scanning, filing (physical and electronic filing) • Data entry using common web-based formats • Familiar with MS Office Suite and Dropbox or similar • Travel to Federal or State Courthouses for discovery pick up or filings