Commercial Legal Assistant

Gurstel Law Firm P C•Sacramento, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Commercial Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: completing complex legal tasks, in addition to legal support staff functions in all states in which the Firm operates. You will assist in preparing files; review, draft, file, and serve legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence. You will also follow, create, and maintain standard operating procedures. Demonstrates the Firm’s core values in interactions with co-workers, attorneys, clients, the courts, and consumers. Tasks include scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing, legal data entry, and handling client inquiries. The role requires the ability to multitask with a high level of attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once, prioritize deadlines and commitments, and communicate effectively. Strong customer service skills and a self-starter mentality are essential. Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) is required. You will be expected to extract information from the firm’s software to create reports or summaries for managing attorneys and/or the Director of the Department. A typing speed of 50+ WPM is required. The role also involves the ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time, and to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to multitask.
High level of attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, ability to prioritize deadlines and commitments.
Ability to communicate in an effective manner.
Strong customer service skills.
Self-Starter and motivated.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
50+ WPM typing skills.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds.
Legal field certificate/2-year degree (experience may be substituted for education).
Background in civil litigation required.
Background in Creditors Rights Laws preferred.
This position requires up to 0-5% travel. Travel excludes local commute.

Nice To Haves

Background in Creditors Rights Laws preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete complex legal tasks, in addition to legal support staff functions in all states in which the Firm operates.
Assist in preparing files; review, draft, file, and serve legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
Follow, create, and maintain standard operating procedures.
Demonstrates the Firm’s core values in interactions with co-workers, attorneys, clients, the courts, and consumers.
Scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
Legal data entry.
Handle client inquiries.
Extract information from the firm’s software to create reports or summaries for managing attorneys and or the Director of the Department.
All other duties as assigned.