Legal Secretary Trainee

Dunnion Law is a plaintiff's personal injury law firm located in Monterey, CA with a long-standing history in the community and has been recognized as a Great Place to Work certified company! We are looking to hire candidates for our Legal Secretary Trainee position, so if you are looking to potentially start a career, rather than just finding your next job, this position can hold a great opportunity for you!

There is no previous law office experience required for this role and we encourage dedicated individuals with an interest in the legal field to apply! We equally care about who you are as a person and what you are capable of learning to do. Although this is an entry-level position, we are a busy office and there is plenty of fast-paced and hard work to be done on behalf of our injured clients. Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are highly preferred.

Note to those that are existing legal professionals or paralegals, you are encouraged to apply for our "Legal Secretary (2 years experience)" position also posted on really, but you are not required to apply to both job postings.

Essentials for applying:

-We are a heavy technology use law firm. You must have basic Windows computer skills, word processing skills and a typing ability of 50 WPM minimum.

-We are a high call volume law firm. You must have an ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of clients and other professionals from all over the state or country.

-You are responsible and have reliable transportation. You can commit to full-time, in-person work from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., with an hour lunch break each day.

-You are professional in your demeanor, communication and appearance.

What you'll be doing:

-Assisting an attorney and primary secretary with daily job functions, such as: answering calls from clients and claims adjusters, opening claims with insurance carrier, drafting correspondence and legal documents, compiling demand evidence packages, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing settlement documentation and more. Your work here will directly have an impact for our client’s likelihood for success!

-New hires spend the first few days learning the phones, our potential client intake process, and our basic office procedures. The following few weeks, you will learn more about the programs and systems we use, the basic components of a case file and how to assist the attorney with the tasks listed above. After that, the sky is the limit! There is room for growth and an ability to gain paralegal skills in your role. Most of our paralegals started at Dunnion Law as their first legal job.

What we believe in:

-We believe in justice, fairness, and personal & corporate responsibility. For us, this takes the form of fighting for the little guy who is up against tough odds.

-We believe in hard, goal-oriented work towards a common mission, and never-ending improvement and growth to better serve our clients and accomplish our goals.

You'll thrive here if:

-You are looking for a place to develop or continue a career.

-You want to be challenged and not be bored as there is always something to work on.

-You value a sense of consequence and urgency to your work and can work well under pressure.

-You like structure and can easily learn and follow business processes and procedures.

-You value client and customer service and can create meaningful connections with clients.

-You are a team player, and value positivity and optimism and want to contribute it to and receive it from your team.

-You are organized, diligent, and pay attention to details.

Pay and other perks:

Between $23 - $25/hour depending on work history, relevant skills and experience. This position is also eligible for benefit options such as health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan participation, paid sick time, paid holidays and paid vacation days.

We offer an inviting office environment with our beautiful, privately occupied office building and grounds, equipped kitchen and break room, and frequently hold team social events and milestone celebrations.

To Apply:

If you’re interested, please call (831) 373-8035 between 8:00A.M. - 5:00P.M. Monday through Friday shortly after submitting your resume via really and ask to leave a voicemail for the Hiring Lead. At a minimum, your voicemail should include your name, a contact telephone number, and the name of the position you are applying for.

We receive a large quantity of applications for this position so your ability to follow the instructions of this section is crucial as resumes submitted without a voicemail are not reviewed. We know that may sound harsh, but it’s an easy first way to set yourself apart from other applicants who will not take the time to read the entirety of the job posting. Your ability to follow the instructions of this ad helps you demonstrate your dedication to the position and we’re appreciative that you’ve read this far.

Applicants selected to move forward to the interview process will be contacted by email and invited to schedule an initial 15-minute telephone interview with the Hiring Lead.

Interested in joining the team? We look forward to your call!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work in-person in our Monterey, CA office?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25