Job Description

We are seeking a full-time legal secretary and a full-time paralegal to help support three (3) attorneys in our Walnut Creek office. Webb & Chang, LLP is a growing firm acquiring professionals to help us with that growth, and we seek people who work hard and work well with others.

This position provides legal and administrative support in the areas of Family Law. Essential Job Duties: **

• Draft and revise legal documents, agreements, discovery, pleadings, and correspondence and proofread documents

• File documents with state courts in different counties by messenger or electronic filing

• Manage attorneys' Outlook calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and conferences, as required

• Enter attorneys’ time, when requested. Maintain physical and electronic client files

• Other administrative tasks, as assigned Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• College completion not required, but a plus.

• Paralegal certificate not required, but a plus.

• 2+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary

• Proficient writing skills, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

• Possess a strong background in litigation, with 2 years of litigation experience required

• Prior experience with family law a plus

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision, when needed

• Must be detail-oriented

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with attorneys, clients and peers

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive and productive relationships with attorneys, peers and vendors

• Ability to work 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits

• Salary: $30.00+ per hour for Paralegal; $15.00+ per hour for Legal Secretary

• Benefits: Deferred Compensation, Employer Contributions to Deferred Compensation, Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Legal Secretary: 2 years (Preferred)

• Litigation: 2 years (Required)