What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Clerk position at Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP?
This is an entry-level position to support the Paralegal group. Paralegal Clerks ("P-clerks") are often interested in pursuing a career in the legal field, either as paralegals or attorneys. A demonstrated interest in the legal field, specifically in litigation, is preferred. This position is mostly project-based, providing exposure to many different types of tasks across various types of cases.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be a team player who works well with others
- Assist paralegals with an array of tasks, including organization of case materials and preparation of binders
- Assist on multiple cases, different tasks and subject matter while balance competing priorities
- Coordinate work with paralegals, other staff, and occasionally outside vendors
- Perform additional duties as required
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
About Keker, Van Nest & Peters
For more than 40 years, Keker, Van Nest & Peters has litigated complex, high-stakes civil and criminal cases throughout the nation. We take cases where companies, products, and careers are riding on the result. Our clients are high-profile individuals, as well as some of the world’s most successful companies, including Comcast, Genentech, Google, Lyft, Major League Baseball, Meta, Netflix, and Qualcomm. Recently we have been named as The Recorder’s Tech Litigation Department of the Year and The American Lawyer’s Litigation Boutique of the Year, among many additional prestigious recognitions. The firm not only prides itself in its record of success at trial, but in the office culture it maintains.
Our firm’s hybrid work policy includes 3 days in-office work and 2 days remote work weekly. Our office, in the historic Jackson Square district of San Francisco, features brick and timber architecture, an eclectic modern art collection, and an open-door policy. The office environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and informal. Enjoy the camaraderie of a smaller firm that values each team member’s contributions. Salaries and benefits are competitive with the legal market. If this sounds like a good fit, we are excited to hear from you. Please email your cover letter and resume to staffrecruiting@keker.com.
The salary range for this California based role is $68,000 to $72,000 annually and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.
Keker Van Nest & Peters LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $68,000 - $72,000
