Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Orion Placement Oakland, CA

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Must have eminent domain background OR, at minimum, construction defect experience
7+ years of legal assistant experience, with a focus on litigation
Paralegal certificate or equivalent
Familiarity with California state and federal court procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with legal software and calendaring tools
legal secretary/assistant: 7 years (Required)
recent CA and federal court litigation: 2 years (Required)
eminent domain and/or construction defect: 1 year (Required)
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile litigation cases
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Professional growth and development opportunities within the firm
JOB CODE: JPC - 86
Pay: $+0,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Monday to Friday
JPC - 86
Responsibilities
The firm handles complex litigation cases in both state and federal courts and is actively involved in various stages of the litigation process
Provide administrative support to the firm’s Litigation Group
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence
Prepare and format documents for court filings (both federal and state)
Manage case files and organize legal documents for easy access
Maintain attorneys’ calendars and ensure deadlines are met, including court dates and filings
Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and other staff members
Use software tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management systems to perform daily tasks efficiently
Support attorneys with trial preparation and assist during all phases of litigation
Job description
Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal job at Orion Placement. Oakland, CA.

Note: This position is hybrid and requires employees to be on-site 3 days a week at the Oakland office.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm known for delivering high-quality legal services to their clients, with a focus on litigation. They are committed to integrity and excellence and offer a collaborative work environment where every team member is valued. The firm handles complex litigation cases in both state and federal courts and is actively involved in various stages of the litigation process.

Job Description
• Provide administrative support to the firm’s Litigation Group
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence
• Prepare and format documents for court filings (both federal and state)
• Manage case files and organize legal documents for easy access
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars and ensure deadlines are met, including court dates and filings
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and other staff members
• Use software tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management systems to perform daily tasks efficiently
• Support attorneys with trial preparation and assist during all phases of litigation

Qualifications
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must have eminent domain background OR, at minimum, construction defect experience.
• 7+ years of legal assistant experience, with a focus on litigation
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent
• Familiarity with California state and federal court procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with legal software and calendaring tools

Why This Is a Great Opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile litigation cases
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities within the firm

JOB CODE: JPC - 86

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $+0,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Experience:
• legal secretary/assistant: 7 years (Required)
• recent CA and federal court litigation: 2 years (Required)
• eminent domain and/or construction defect: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA +4612

JPC - 86

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