Fredrick E. Clement, Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California, is accepting resumes for a Judicial Assistant/Paralegal to work in Chambers. For more information, click here.

Filing Deadline is 4/16/19.

Posted: 3/27/19

Criminal law firm is looking for a legal assistant. The founder of the firm is a criminal law specialist.  Most of the clients face serious charges. The legal assistant will work directly for the founder of the firm handling many aspects of a case.

Duties and responsibilities:

(1)   Creating electronic and paper files for each witness and other categories.

(2)   Reading the entire case and creating Witness Lists, Chronology, and Outlines of Major Witnesses. 

(3)   Requesting informal discovery from the prosecution.

(4)   Drafting Discovery Motions to enforce compliance with discovery rules.

(5)   Updating of the filing system as new material arrives.

(6)   Coordination and monitoring with private investigators, expert witnesses,     transcribers, and interpreters to make sure the case is on track.

(7)   Some interview with witnesses will be involved.

(8)   Drafting retainer contracts with new clients in a proficient and timely manner.

(9)   Conversion of electronic data to workable formatting and editing for trial exhibits.

(10)         Preparation of Jury Instructions.

(11)         Calculation of exposure time using Crime Time Software.

(12)         Tracking tasks list to make sure cases are prepared by the time of trial.  

• College degree is required.
• Excellent background and knowledge of issues related to the legal field.
• Ability to interact effectively with persons of all backgrounds with excellent interviewing and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Spanish or other language skills highly desirable.
• Patience, compassion, flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
•  Valid California driver's license, automobile insurance and access to an automobile with a clean DMV record required.

Compensation is hourly and based upon ability.

The position is located in Pleasant Hill, California. Please email resume to: rusritachka@yahoo.com

Posted: 3/14/19