San Francisco Job Openings

Position Categories:

Management & Senior Level Positions Legal & Corporate Admin Support
Information Management Paralegals, Case Clerks & Litigation Support
Legal Secretaries & Word Processors  


Management & Senior Level Positions

-Office Administrator/Palo Alto…………to $115,000K
Premier international law firm with expanding West Coast presence is moving to new office building and building a bustling team of attorneys. Facilities and Operations experience is necessary, and build-out experience will be useful. Great benefits, and a supportive home office.
Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com


-Benefits Specialist………………..........................top $$$
Your comprehensive Benefits experience will be a valued asset in the San Francisco home office of a 100-year old firm. Working closely with the Benefits and H.R. departments, you will provide support and problem solving to a group of dedicated employees in 13 offices worldwide. Solid Benefits experience in a corporate environment is required. This firm provides highly competitive compensation and benefits packages. Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com

-Professional Development Generalist………….to $78K
Working closely with the Director and the Manager, you will bring valuable P.D. experience to this established San Francisco law firm. This firm has fostered a culture of interdependence and teamwork for the staff and the attorneys. Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com (03/08 DIF)



Legal Secretaries & Word Processors

-Legal Secretaries/Palo Alto-Menlo Park…….to $82K
Several new positions are available in growing, established law offices! Executive Secretary to Head of Group, Floater positions and new desks are available. Patent Prosecution; Commercial and I.P. litigation; and Corporate/transactional law.  Relevant legal experience is necessary. 
Submit your resume to David Fusilier:  davidf@certifiedemployment.com (.DIF)

-I.P. Litigation Secretary………………to $80K
Do you enjoy supporting a top-notch, senior-level litigation Partner? This desk may be for you! This seasoned litigator is busy, and appreciates a secretary who can keep him on track and organized. Ample support staff and firm resources are available to help you manage your desk. Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com (03/08 DIF)

-Trademark Secretary……………………to $75K
Old-name Chicago firm will welcome  you to their growing 60-attorney SF office to support a bustling group of Trademark attorneys. Excellent benefits and a bubbly supervisor make this a real gem of a job! Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com (03/08 DIF)

-Real Estate/Litigation Secretary…….to $74K
Close-knit 35-attorney office of a stable California firm is losing a favorite secretary due to relocation. Your team attitude and solid secretarial skills will be appreciated by this easy-going Partner and Associate. Delightful office manager too! Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com   (01/08.DIF)

-Star Legal Secretaries for A New desks………to $72K
Stable, old-name small firm is busy and doing well. Your skills will be appreciated supporting 2 attorneys, Employment and Labor law, with litigation and administrative duties. A team attitude and upbeat demeanor is required for this close-knit group.
Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com 

-Temporary Legal Secretaries………..to $25-$28/hour
We are seeking experienced legal secretaries with Litigation and/or Corporate law background for long-term temporary assignments in established San Francisco firms. Contact David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com (DIF)

-Temporary Word Processors…………to $28/hour
We are accepting resumes for document processing opportunities as they become available. Positions require extensive, advanced word processing skills with legal documents utilizing a broad array of Microsoft and Legal software. Experience within a document processing center is preferred. Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com  (DIF)

-Temporary Staff Needed!!!!!
Due to frequent and immediate temporary staffing needs, we are currently seeking
experienced legal secretaries and word processors for positions in San Francisco, Oakland/Emeryville, and Palo Alto areas. Our clients are easily accessible by public
transportation. Pay rates are competitive, and payroll is weekly. Contact our office
or submit your resume to David: davidf@certifiedemployment.com  (07/06.DIF)

 

Paralegals, Case Clerks & Litigation Support

-Corporate Paralegals/Menlo Park……………$$Top$$
This is an exciting time of growth and opportunity for mid- to senior-level corporate paralegals. Our client is a prestigious law firm with high-profile clients and state-of-the-art technology, offering a rewarding experience for the paralegal group. Two new positions are available! Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com

-Senior Litigation Paralegal/35 hour week………….to $90K
This SF office of a premier large firm is growing by leaps and bounds! You will experience the opportunity to use your litigation and organizational skills, while contributing to the growth of the team. This position support high-level, complex general commercial litigators. Excellent technology and support services.
Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com

-Trademark Paralegal……………………to $90K
Use your skills and develop your career in this stable, congenial Trademark group of attorneys in a respected East Coast firm. Beautiful offices with expansive Bay views just add to the overall experience. 5-10 years of Trademark experience is necessary. Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com (03/08 DIF)

-Compensation and Benefits Paralegal……….to $85K
Ready for the next step? Consider joining this upbeat team in a premier firm with high-level clients, state-of-the-art software, and top benefits. This firm rewards initiative and independent paralegals who strive for career development. Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com   (10/07.DIF)

-Toxic Tort Paralegal………………………to $65K
Respected international firm is seeking an experienced paralegal with strong litigation and database skills to help keep work moving. Relevant experience is required. Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com (03/08 DIF)

-Medical Contracts Paralegal/In-house…….to $60K
Stable, in-house legal department of respected medical corporation is seeking another team player to support the busy Contracts team. This position primarily involves the Drafting of medical contracts for Physician services to healthcare entities, under the supervision of in-house attorneys. Convenient Financial District location. Relevant  medical Contracts Drafting experience is required.  Submit your resume to David Fusilier, Senior Legal Placement Specialist   davidf@certifiedemployment.com
(01/08.DIF)

-Temporary-Contract Attorneys/JDs for Document Review Projects…..
We are currently building a team of JDs, contract attorneys, and paralegals for possible upcoming document review projects. Experience with Concordance, Summation, LiveNote and/or other document management software is preferred. The pay rate for these projects varies, from $20/hour to $38/hour, DOE. Submit your resume to Allison McKenzie:   allisonm@certifiedemployment.com

-Temporary Litigation and Corporate Paralegals, and Case Clerks Needed
Because Certified has working relationships with dozens of San Francisco and Peninsula law firms, we have active and ongoing needs for experienced paralegals and case clerks. We receive new job orders for Temporary and Temp-to-Hire assignments, and our clients expect immediate responses providing resumes of qualified candidates. To join our team of available candidates, please submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com

 

Information Management Services

- E-Discovery Managers and Specialists (Automated Litigation Support)
SEVERAL Active positions available now, San Francisco and Palo Alto

We are seeking knowledgeable, experienced litigation support professionals.  You must have at least 3 years experience with litigation applications in a law firm environment.  Excellent problem solving ability, verbal and written communication skills, work under strict deadlines, and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and attorneys necessary.
Salaries will be competitive and progressive, to $135K and up. 
Database Management
* Create and maintain Concordance and JFS databases
* Consult with case teams on database design
* Load and QA data for litigation support databases
 *Backend knowledge of imagebases, image load file manipulation, image linking, and
            Image subset creation
Trial Support
* Create databases
* Assist case teams with all aspects of trial preparation
* Provide onsite support during trial
Other necessary skills include Trial Director, MS Access, excellent communication skills, and experience with large review teams.
 Submit your resume to Allison McKenzie: Allisonm@certifiedemployment.com


Library Assistants- $18-$22/hr

Our law firm client is searching for a library assistant. Previous library experience required, preferably in a corporate or law firm setting. Duties will include collection maintenance, processing incoming materials, ordering for the library, reconciling invoices and working with vendors, and some copy cataloging and serials management in firm database. This job requires someone with a positive attitude who is service oriented. Must have experience with PC applications such as Word and Excel. Previous work with an automated library system is highly desirable.
Submit your resume to Allison McKenzie:  allisonm@certifiedemployment.com


Records Technicians - $15 - $20 per hour
Many of our law firm clients need experienced records staff for conversion and move projects.  For conversion projects you must have experience with data entry into department database system such as LegalKey or Elite.  These are full time, M-F 8:30 – 5:30 jobs. 
Submit your resume to Allison McKenzie: allisonm@certifiedemployment.com



Legal & Corporate Administrative Support

-Human Resources Representative/35 hour week……to $62K
Bustling Bay Area offices of a successful large national firm is growing and seeking staff! This position reports to the H. R. Manager, providing significant support in recruiting and employee relations, in addition to database maintenance. Responsibilities will be varied in this new local position, allowing for career growth and development. Previous H. R. assistant experience is required. Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com (02/08 DIF)

-Executive Assistant to CFO………………….to $68K
Excellent opportunity to work in one of the world’s finest law firms! Your solid experience supporting C-Level executives in administration, meeting scheduling, travel arrangements and itineraries, research, and planning will be a valuable asset to this team. Professional demeanor, superb communication skills, and a stellar credit history are required for this high-level position. This firm provides several levels of support staff and superior technology to help keep you on track. Submit your resume to David Fusilier: davidf@certifiedemployment.com (03/08 DIF)

-Office Services Assistant................$14 - $18 per hour (d.o.e.)
Our law firm clients needs experienced office services staff.  They are looking for experience in the following areas:  mailroom, copy center, imaging, data entry/indexing, concierge/hospitality services.  Combine your experience and increase your value.  Temporary assignments can be short-term or long-term, and may evolve into a full-time position.  Contact Certified at: sfjobs@certifiedemployment.com

-Administrative Assistants
The current economic upturn is increasing demand for qualified executive and administrative assistants on all levels, in various professional industries. Certified Employment Group has been providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing services to Bay Area corporations, law firms, and legal departments for over forty years. We work with only the best firms, and our candidates NEVER pay any fees for our services. New job orders have been occurring frequently, requiring quick responses to our clients. New and ongoing opportunities are available in consulting firms; accounting firms; advertising firms; law firms; and other professional industries. Temporary and direct-hire positions are being created in various departments, including human resources, recruiting, accounting, marketing, technology, and legal. Responsibilities vary by assignment, from junior-level duties such as data entry; facilities support; and/or office services, to senior-level roles supporting CEOs or corporate officers, or senior-level specialized duties. Qualifications vary by assignment and position. Most frequently, a Degree and previous professional office experience is preferred. Temporary hourly pay and direct-hire salaries are competitive and progressive. The majority of the assignments and positions are in the San Francisco financial district and nearby SOMA. Certified Employment Group offers health and medical insurance options to temporary employees; weekly payroll and automatic deposit; online, paperless temporary timesheets; and qualified recruiting placement specialists available to interview candidates personally.
For consideration, submit your resume as a Word attachment to: sfbr@certifiedemployment.com 

Due to the anticipated heavy volume of responses, we may be unable to reply to every email in a timely manner. We do, however, appreciate your interest in Certified Employment Group.  www.certifiedemployment.com