San Francisco Job Postings

We are currently accepting resumes for the following employment opportunities. The positions are with organizations located in San Francisco and its surrounding counties in Northern California unless otherwise noted. All fees are client paid and there is never a charge of any kind to applicants. If you would like to be considered for any of the openings, please forward resumes and cover letters by email to sfresumes@tsgstaff.com.

We prefer resumes as email attachments. If your qualifications match the criteria that our clients are requesting, a consultant will be in contact with you to schedule an appointment for a personal interview to further discuss the opportunity.

If a resume is received in our office requesting that it not be forwarded to any client without specific permission of the sender – we make every effort not to do so. In the event that a cover letter does not call for that, we feel it is in our best mutual interest to send qualified candidates' material to clients on an immediate basis.

WE FILLED!!Dynamic Financial District law firm seeks an Accounts Receivable Clerk with at least 3 -5 years of law firm experience. Reports to Director of Finance. Must be detail oriented with superior Word, Excel and LegalMaster software skills. Requires a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.

Will be responsible for the efficient, accurate, and timely preparation of weekly and YTD summary reports; keep log of daily cash receipts; import, print, and distribute attorney timesheets; prepare cash receipts spreadsheet, prepare daily deposit; assist attorneys with collections, deposit transfers into money market accounts; reconcile monthly AR (monthly billing, cash receipts, write-offs; create reports for the finance committee based on client data.

* High school diploma
* At least five years of accounting experience in a law firm environment
* At least three years of legal billing and/or accounts receivable experience required.
* Knowledge of legal billing software. LegalMaster software strongly preferred.
* Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook required and a typing speed of 60 wpm with 80% accuracy

A very prestigious law firm in Silicon Valley is seeking a full-time Litigation Assistant / Case Clerk for to provide support in our client’s Silicon Valley location. Will participate as a team member and assists attorneys, paralegals and litigation technology support professionals in various intellectual property litigation matters by playing a supportive role in trial preparation work required to support the firm's clients. This hands-on position provides support in various aspects of litigation support and is responsible for performing routine tasks essential to case success.

Bachelor's degree preferred. Prior office or legal experience is a plus. The position involves significant contact with lawyers, paralegals and litigation technology professionals and requires solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter, highly organized and a team player.

In addition, this position will involve the handling of confidential or sensitive information from time to time and requires a person with integrity and an ability to maintain the confidentiality of matters being handled in the office.

To be considered for attorney positions below, please send your cover letter, resume, transcripts, references, and a writing sample.

A growing San Francisco law firm is looking for a personal injury lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established firm on a solid path for exponential growth, as well as secure the potential to become a larger player in the organization. This is a critical role for the firm and only highly motivated and driven candidates will be considered. A strong desire to develop professionally, work cases independently, and help grow the firm is critical. For the motivated and focused attorney, the rewards can be tremendous both personally and professionally. The potential is uncapped.

Our client is one of the major players for personal injury cases in the Bay Area. The new team member will be responsible for securing clients that are referred into the firm through intense marketing campaigns. Research and writing, discovery requests, depositions, client counseling, trial preparation, court appearances. Positions starts out as partially support, partially own caseload, growing over time depending on ability and performance.

Will work very closely with both Attorneys and support staff. Candidates will be considered only if they have 5+ years of Law Firm Management experience. Duties will include planning firm events, evaluate staffing needs, recruiting, processing disciplinary matters and terminations, working with vendors, designate workflow and attorney/secretarial pairings, coaching, training, and managing facilities. Firm offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Seeking a very professional candidate who has "hands on" experience as a legal administrator. -Prefer five to years (10) Years collective experience in an office management / law office or legal environment. -Excellent verbal and written communications skills. -Ability to exercise great discretion and the highest levels of confidentiality. -Proficiency with MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint). -Must be able to work independently and take initiative.

Our client, one of the largest and finest law firms in Silicon Valley, seeks an individual for a contract position providing English-Spanish translations of human resource documents, practices and procedures. Will assist two senior attorneys with presentations both in-house and on-site at clients’ offices. Responsible for clearly explaining their company policies, state and federal regulations, and safety procedures to help maintain protected and informed workforces.

We are searching for disciplined, educated English - Spanish with solid HR management background to bring the most accurate translations to our client’s customers in a timely manner. Must be well equipped to provide 100% accurate translations, as any miscommunications could lead to confusion about policies or breaches of procedures.

Requires Bachelor degree, Human Resources manager-level experience and Bilingual English/Spanish skills....individuals who do have these qualifications will not be considered!!

Candidates should be strong communicators with exceptional spelling, grammar and punctuation skills. Background and working knowledge of corporate hiring practices,
employer policies, regulations, statues, and other governing requirements. Meaningful professional references required.

Litigation Secretary with a minimum of 5+ years' litigation experience sought for highly collegial San Francisco office of national firm. Successful candidates should possess document production, e-filing and calendaring experience gained in a mid to large-sized firm environment in addition to a stable work history. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate presently seeking to make a move quickly to a stable firm in which they can set down roots for long-term growth.

This is an excellent firm offering highly competitive compensation and benefits to qualified candidates while providing an emphasis to a work-life balance!

Our client, a mid-size law firm located in Silicon Valley, is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Legal Secretary. Drafting and proofreading a large volume of estate planning documents, including wills, deeds and trusts; preparing finalized document binders; drafting correspondence; coordinating attorney calendars; scheduling attorney-client meetings; creating, organizing and maintaining client files; assisting clients with the transfer of assets; notarizing documents; and answering telephones, when necessary.

The ideal candidate will have excellent word processing skills and a minimum typing speed of 70-80 wpm is required, along with knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Martin Dean judicial council forms, and good Internet-research skills. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of iManage, MacPac, InterAction, HotDocs, and Adobe Acrobat. Candidate should be extremely organized and detail oriented, with excellent spelling and grammar. The ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects is essential; as is a keen organizational ability, in order to effectively manage copious calendar deadlines and client documents.

PARALEGAL (Writer /Editor)

San Francisco, CA

BRAND NEW ~ 5/10/2012!!!

The position requires at least 3-5 years experience in Personal Injury/Plaintiff. Litigation experience is a must and includes drafting complaints, demand letters, discovery, motions, and briefs including but not limited to mediation and trial briefs.

Candidate must have strong writing skills, excel at Westlaw and any related legal research tools, trial experience including trial technology such as “running Trial Director”, organizing exhibits, and all aspects of trial presentation skills. Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

To $80,000 Starting + Benefits & Bonuses!

PLAINTIFFS' PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL

San Francisco, CA

BRAND NEW ~ APRIL 2012!!

A busy law firm in downtown San Francisco is looking for a paralegal with medical malpractice experience and also personal injury and medical device background. Will assist on a medical products mass torts actions. There will be very heavy client interaction in obtaining information to prepare responses.

Requires strong medical background with strong skills in preparing initial discovery responses (interrogatories and requests for production). An individual must be comfortable summarizing medical bills, reading charts, etc. This paralegal must also have great communication skills and be highly organized.

EDUCATION:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience preferred.
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate.

$54,000 to $65,000 Plus Very Competitive Benefits!

RECORDS/CONFLICTS CLERK

San Jose, CA

WE FILLED!

Legal Specialists is currently seeking candidates for a temp-to-hire records/conflicts clerk position for premier law firm in San Jose. This person will be responsible for coordinating offsite records retrieval and storage, as well as researching and performing electronic and manual conflict of interest searches for client matters. The right candidate will have 1 – 2 years of legal conflicts and/or records experience. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter.

To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

*2-3 years of records experience handling legal records in a law firm environment
*A good working knowledge of legal record tracking software
*1+ years legal experience in conflicts experience at a law firm
*Excellent Internet research skills, oral & written communication skills
*Must have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
*Must be able to juggle and prioritize multiple projects
*Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
*The ability to lift file boxes
*Strong organizational skills
*Availability to interview and start ASAP

$18 hourly + Offers Excellent Benefits Package upon hire!

Whether you're an entry level or experienced - attorney, IT guru, legal secretary, word processor, receptionist, accounting clerk, administrative assistant, contract administrator, human resources professional, accountant, risk manager, firm administrator or paralegal -contact our Temporary/Contract Division, and find out why many firms and candidates work with us exclusively. We pay top $$$$'s and are recognized for our unique selection process that allows us to match individuals' qualifications to the needs of our clientele. Call us at (415) 421-9400 or email your resume to: sfresumes@tsgstaff.com