Please see our listings below for the following open positions:
Paralegal Manager
Commerical Litigation Paralegal
IP Case Assistant
Office Manager
Paralegal Manager
San Francisco
Hanson Bridgett LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal Manager with experience as a Legal Project Manager. We are looking for an unique individual with proven experience as a manager and at least 5+ years of direct management experience.
Candidates must demonstrate good organization, verbal and written communication skills, and an aptitude for specific and detailed knowledge and understanding of complex issues and procedures. Strong time-management skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are also required.This position is ideally suited for an individual who is quick to learn, is well rounded, and possesses exceptional interpersonal skills. In addition to managing the firm’s paralegal team, they will also oversee the development and implementation of a formal legal project management program.
Candidates must oversee and understand best practices for data-related electronic discovery projects, manage project budgets and day to day client interactions and monitor the quality of services delivered to the firm’s clients. Candidates must be proficient with all facets of litigation including: California and federal rules of civil procedure, document/discovery management, use of case management systems and software (Concordance, Summation, CaseMap), trial preparation and trial (exhibit preparation and organization). Candidates must also be familiar with transactional projects , including company formations and maintenance, venture financings, Blue Sky laws, IPO's and Trust and Estates Administration. Bachelor's degree required, Minimum Paralegal certificate required. J.D. Preferred. Project Management certification preferred,
To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, It is imperative that the skills listed above are exceptional and candidates need to demonstrate their skill set and have proven talents in project management.
Our congenial and mutually supportive environment allows all firm employees to serve to the highest standards in the practice of law. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. EOE. Please email resume with cover letter and salary requirements to recruiting@hansonbridgett.com and reference job code PARAMGR.
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
San Francisco
Hanson Bridgett LLP has an immediate opening for a Commercial Litigation Paralegal for the San Francisco Office.
Position is responsible for assisting attorneys in all phases of general litigation matters. Some duties include: preparation and issuance of subpoenas; organization, review, and maintenance of discovery and corresponding databases; deposition and trial preparation (witness binders, deposition exhibits, trial exhibits, etc); factual and legal research as needed; cite checking; prepare and review documents including notebooks, correspondence, indices, spreadsheets, and appendices for briefs; maintain docket, calendar, or tickler system noting deadlines for responses and assisting with same.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate is required. Minimum of 4-6 years litigation experience is required.
Candidate must have excellent oral/written communication skills, strong organizational skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to master electronic discovery. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and litigation database applications including Concordance, Case Map, Live Note, Westlaw, or Lexis is required and a general knowledge of Excel is preferred. Ability to prioritize work, manage time, work flexible hours and work independently as well as under attorney instruction.
Clearance of Firm standard background and conflicts checks is required. Our congenial and supportive environment allows all firm employees to deliver the highest level of client service. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. EOE. Please e-mail resume with cover letter and salary requirements to recruiting@hansonbridgett.com and reference job code PARA01.
IP Case Assistant
San Francisco
Hanson Bridgett LLP seeks a Case Assistant for the Intellectual Property Group in the San Francisco office.
The position provides general assistance to attorneys and paralegals in their assigned practice groups, but may assist other practice areas as needed. Under the supervision of attorneys and lead paralegals, perform clerical and organizational tasks as directed, including document organization, bates numbering, assembling documents into binders, index document collections, retrieve documents as needed, monitor trademarks and domain names, internet research and/or investigation and maintain workroom files. Update internal calendaring system, search USPTO and other industry databases.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred. Prior legal experience is not required.
Must be able to work well independently or within a team atmosphere and under time pressures. Solid organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective oral and written communication skills. Strong initiative and willingness to assume additional responsibilities as requested. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required. Candidate must have the ability to prioritize work, manage time, work flexible hours and work independently as well as under attorney instruction.
Clearance of Firm standard background and conflicts checks is required. Our congenial and supportive environment allows all firm employees to deliver the highest level of client service. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. EOE. Please e-mail resume with cover letter and salary requirements to recruiting@hansonbridgett.com and reference job code IPCA01.
Office Manager
Sacramento
Hanson Bridgett LLP has an immediate opening for an Office Manager in our Sacramento location. We are seeking an exceptional individual with at least five years of recent office administration experience. Law firm office experience preferred.
This individual must be highly motivated and able to work independently. Successful candidates need to have proven communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership and management abilities, the talent to work effectively with attorneys and non-attorney staff, and strong time-management skills.
The Sacramento Office Manager carries out daily business and administrative functions for the Sacramento office, including supervision of the administrative staff, staff recruiting, facilities management, and maintaining and monitoring relationships and costs of outside vendors. This individual will also coordinate with the Records, Risk Management, Information Technology, Finance and Library departments in San Francisco to facilitate file intake and processing, creation of ethical walls, scheduling of technical trainings, approval of expenses, and maintenance of library resources. This manager will also be responsible for any special projects as assigned.
College degree preferred, and at least five years of law firm management experience. Our congenial and supportive environment allows all firm employees to deliver the highest level of client service. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. EOE. Please e-mail resume with cover letter and salary requirements to recruiting@hansonbridgett.com and reference job code sacadmin.