TWO (2) POSITIONS – PART-TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT AND LAW CLERK (oakland downtown)

Location: Sf Bay Area, CA
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Downtown Oakland law firm with practice areas consisting of real estate law, business law, family law, and general civil litigation is seeking a legal assistant and a legal intern. The firm is conveniently accessible and is half a block away from 12th Street BART station.

A. LEGAL INTERNSHIP/LAW CLERK

We are looking for a legal intern who is a recent graduate from law school or is enrolled in either law school or paralegal school that can intern during the school year. The law clerk will conduct client intake, draft letters, draft law and motion papers, and attend depositions and other Court hearings. A sense of humor is a definite plus.

Although this position is unpaid, this is an excellent opportunity for real world legal experience and to learn more about various aspects of the law. As a law clerk, you will assist the attorneys in, among other things, legal research, preparing motions, and discovery.

The law clerk will work approximately 10-15 hours a week in accommodation to school schedule. Candidates must have excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and time availability via e-mail.

B. LEGAL ASSISTANT

We are also seeking a part-time legal assistant to work 3 days a week, 15 to 20 hours a week to start. Chinese fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin is required for this position. We are looking for a person who:

* is a quick learner

* is attentive to detail

* is able to multi-task

* is organized

* is reliable and responsible

* is trustworthy

* exercises good mature judgment

* has excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff and clients

* is self-reliant with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

* demonstrates interest in law

* is computer literate with the internet and Microsoft Word, Excel, Quickbooks, etc.

His/her duties include:

• filing documents

• calendaring

• word processing

• light phone answering

• contacting clients via telephone

• preparing simple client letters and pleadings

• simple online researching

• scanning

• copying

• faxing

• helping with client billing

• helping with filings with the court

Please e-mail your time availability along with cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Also, please indicate which position you are applying for. Thanks!