Legal Secretary

Sandhu Law Group, APC, is a growing multi-disciplinary professional services firm, focused on providing legal services at the very highest levels to achieve our clients’ objectives.  Diversity and inclusion is our foundation.  Our strength comes from embracing the rich backgrounds our colleagues bring to work every day.  Employee contributions are recognized and

valued.

Our practice areas include litigation, insurance defense, construction defect, insurance fraud investigations, transportation defense and premises liability.  A successful candidate has at least three years of recent California litigation experience; insurance defense highly preferred. 

Job Overview: 

This position will provide support to two attorneys by performing a variety of legal tasks, including preparing and finalizing documents, calendaring, handling litigation filings, managing case

files and assisting with client communication. The position is non-exempt.  We are flexible with a hybrid schedule after an initial period in the office.  The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is well-organized, detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to handling their workload.  Dependability and reliability are crucial for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing, finalizing, serving and filing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring that all relevant documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and other written communications to clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in cases as needed.
• Calendar filing deadlines and court dates, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years litigation experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools. 
• Type 70 wpm.
• Strong understanding of state and federal court processes, including e-filing, court rules, forms, calendaring, pleadings, discovery procedures and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading skills.
• Strong work ethic and takes ownership and pride in work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience; bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Free parking

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with competitive compensation and benefits.  The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually based on experience. A successful candidate will be team-oriented, have the ability to communicate well and represent the firm in a professional manner, willingness to help with coverage and be dependable and

reliable.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, references and any relevant certifications to Sylvia Warner at swarner@sandhulg.com. In

your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and the reason for your interest in our firm.  Responses will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications.  Responses from candidates only please.