SECRETARY/ PARALEGAL
Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP - San Diego, CA
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We are looking for a detail oriented full-time legal assistant with three+ years civil litigation experience. Candidate must have strong computer skills, exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, strong civil litigation knowledge, excellent calendaring, and attention to detail. We are looking for someone with a great attitude, works well on a team, is proactive, is not afraid to learn new procedures and/or programs, and that likes being busy.SKILLS REQUIRED:- Ability to handle a heavy workload including document production, formatting and editing- Take ownership in management of electronic calendaring for attorneys' appearances and deadlines to ensure deadlines are met and attorneys are able to be as productive as possible. This includes manually calculating dates and knowing how to determine what they are- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written- Multi-task in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality- Immediate working knowledge of computer programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe and internet, with ability to follow firm's style and procedures- Immediate working knowledge of California Courts and Federal rules and/or ability to know where to look to find them- Flexibility and team member mentality to be able to cover for other secretaries as the need arisesQUALIFICATION:- Three years or more experience in a law firm- Civil litigation experience preferred- Corporate transactional experience helpful, but not required- Labor and Employment experience helpful, but not required- Appellate experience helpful, but not required- Paralegal certificate helpful, but not requiredWe provide a great work environment where secretaries and attorneys all work together to provide the best service to our clients and produce quality work product. We offer competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance (100% PAID for the employee), 401k, sick and vacation days and PAID parking. We have a gym on site. Our office is stocked with sparking water, a latt and cappuccino machine, and snacks. We offer MCLE classes to our attorneys AND our staff. We host several social events outside the office (family picnics, staff appreciation team building events, holiday parties, bar passage happy hours, etc.). We have a hard-working group of individuals who we strive to help them love their job.Salary Range:$31.25-$42.31/hourIf you want to be part of this growing, family-friendly firm, please submit your resume, transcript, and cover letter to Linda E. Quindt, CLM, Administrator more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
Created: 2026-04-09