Entry-level Contract Attorney in San Jose, CA| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Entry-level Contract Attorney

Location : California - San Jose
Refer to Job # TDIU776323


Entry-level Contract Attorney The candidate will provide legal and administrative assistance to a small law office of three attorneys. Will research and draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, demand letters, discovery responses and discovery requests. Summarize records and create exhibit binders for trial. Prepare other documents necessary for litigation. Make appearances in court. Manage the litigation calendar and notify attorney s when action is necessary. Scheduling and confirming depositions, service of process, and filing documents with the court. Managing contact and communication with current clients, opposing counsel, court personnel and witnesses. Request information from various entities and individuals and compiling them. Process incoming/outgoing mail, faxing, and office filing. Scan documents. The candidate should preferably have 1 year of previous experience in a law firm or legal department. Excellent writing skills and attention to detail is crucial. Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and tasks on deadlines essential. Should have ability to perform basic computer and software trouble shooting (i.e., technology savvy). Proficiency in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat needed. Knowledge of and familiarity with legal terminology essential. Knowledge of Local Rules and ability to look them up needed.
 
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