Description
Job Title: Paralegal / Legal Secretary & Intake Coordinator (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: San Jose, CA | In-person
Hours: 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $40+/hour (commensurate with experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Temp-to-Hire
About the Role
Our client, a busy plaintiff-side personal injury law firm, is seeking a skilled and versatile Paralegal or Legal Assistant/Secretary who can also serve as an Intake Coordinator. This position offers a great opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a client-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys in personal injury matters
- Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
- Calendar and manage deadlines, court dates, and appointments
- Coordinate case files and maintain client records in case management systems
- Handle new client intake: respond to inquiries, gather preliminary information, and coordinate consultations
- Act as the first point of contact for potential clients, ensuring a positive and professional intake experience
- Maintain communication with clients, medical providers, and other third parties
- Support the legal team with discovery, demand letters, and trial preparation when necessary
- Answer phones / in-take
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a law office setting required
- Personal Injury – Plaintiff experience is a must
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and calendaring rules
- Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Comfortable working with clients and handling confidential information
- Proficiency with legal case management software and MS Office Suite
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Interested applicants can email their resume to Chelsea Johnson at cjohnson@oncallcounsel.com!
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
