Join the Erlich Law Firm

Litigation Paralegal

Erlich Law Firm is looking for a new addition to its small team in Oakland!

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly certified paralegal with prior law firm experience or a paralegal with a few years of experience who wants to be part of a successful, busy, plaintiff-side employment law practice. The Erlich Law Firm is in downtown Oakland, steps from Lake Merritt, a short walk from BART, with great lunch spots nearby. Parking is available across the street.

The Litigation Paralegal role requires paralegal certification (through an ABA approved program) as well as 3 years of administrative or paralegal experience in a legal practice involved with litigation.

This position is primarily based in the office, however remote work is possible after the individual establishes competency in their work product. This is a full time role requiring most work to occur during normal business hours and will occasionally require overtime as well. Benefits are available for full-time employees and include health insurance, PTO, 401k, annual bonus potential and other perks.

Responsibilities

• Potential Client intakes: screening calls or emails from potential clients with ability to handle potentially emotional interactions with callers
• Calendaring: keep electronic calendar updated with deadlines, tasks and to-do items for two attorneys
• Discovery: drafting shell responses, reviewing files
• Court filings: e-filing and physical filing with state and federal courts
• File organization: keeping electronic and physical files organized allowing for quick access to information
• Client interaction: working directly with the client to gather information, documents, and evidence in support of case

Essential knowledge, skills, attributes and experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, client service, organization skills, timeliness, research skills, warm professionalism and the ability to learn quickly.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, experience with law practice management databases (i.e. MyCase, Clio, Abacus or equivalent) and capability to quickly familiarize oneself with new research, billing and client management tools/systems.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience
• An aptitude for and interest in the law

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits for a small plaintiff-side law practice
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation (variable based on tenure, starting at ten days)
• Flexible work schedule available

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