Author: Anita Luckinbill

Meyers Nave is recruiting for a full-time Administrative Practice Assistant (APA) in its Los Angeles office.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Meyers Nave has a special reputation in California as a go-to law firm that clients rely on to handle their highest profile, most complicated and often most controversial transactions and litigated matters. Attorneys in the Firm’s five California offices work in multi-disciplinary teams to help public agencies, private businesses and public-private partnerships navigate an extensive range of local, state and federal laws and regulations. The results of our work and the expertise of our attorneys have led to numerous prestigious awards and honors, including Law360’s “California Powerhouse,” The Recorder’s “Giant Slayer” and The Daily Journal’s “Top Defense Result,” as well as many attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers. We are proud to handle precedent-setting matters for California’s legal community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The APA role requires strong customer service skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships with clients, and personnel.  This position reports to the Operations Manager. Prior experience in a legal, or professional, environment is preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of shared office spaces (conference spaces, copy rooms, file rooms, kitchen areas), ensuring all rooms are stocked and continuously ready for use;
• Communicate with building management for service calls, parking, deliveries; and, with all vendors for delivery and service calls;
• Planning, coordinating and ordering for office events (e.g., happy hours, meals and in-office events and meetings);
• Prepare office/workstation for new hires, and assist with IT equipment set-up;
• Assist with preparation for and scheduling of meetings, teleconferences, conferences and travel;
• Organize documents, and prepare binders and files to house relevant legal and non-legal materials;
• Review incoming mail and route to attorneys, the Firm’s Calendaring Department, and others; assist as a back-up in reception, greeting clients, answering in-coming calls, scheduling of conference rooms;
• Partner with Firm’s Records Dept. to create, review and maintain electronic and physical case files, including supporting the firm’s “paper lite” initiative, setting up files and binders;
• Maintain shared office calendars and individual attorney/director calendars in Outlook, partnering with the Firm’s Docketing Dept., when necessary;
• Enter attorneys’ billable time, as requested, coordinating with the Billing Dept. to facilitate attorneys’ timely review of monthly billing statements;
• Prepare check requests, expense reports and book travel arrangements, coordinating payment to vendors when necessary;
• Other functions as assigned.

Management retains the right to add to, or change, the functions of this position at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (in person, by phone and in writing) with a diverse group of attorneys, non-attorney employees and vendors with courtesy and professionalism.
• Internet savvy with general knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) is required;
• Extraordinary computer literacy with accurate and swift typing speed with the ability to perform tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritize workload, while maintaining high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information the employee may receive in the course of employment;
• Desire to maintain and update skills as required by the position;
• Knowledge and experience running office equipment (e.g., copiers, scanners, fax machine), and understanding of US Postal Service and express mailing (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.)

Meyers Nave is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state law.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The pay range for this position, working in our Los Angeles offices is $28.00 to $30.00 per hour depending on experience.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.

Meyers Nave is recruiting for a part-time (24 hours/week) Administrative Practice Assistant (APA) in its San Diego office.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Meyers Nave has a special reputation in California as a go-to law firm that clients rely on to handle their highest profile, most complicated and often most controversial transactions and litigated matters. Attorneys in the Firm’s five California offices work in multi-disciplinary teams to help public agencies, private businesses and public-private partnerships navigate an extensive range of local, state and federal laws and regulations. The results of our work and the expertise of our attorneys have led to numerous prestigious awards and honors, including Law360’s “California Powerhouse,” The Recorder’s “Giant Slayer” and The Daily Journal’s “Top Defense Result,” as well as many attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers. We are proud to handle precedent-setting matters for California’s legal community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The APA role requires strong customer service skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships with clients, and personnel.  This position reports to the Operations Manager. Prior experience in a legal, or professional, environment is preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of shared office spaces (conference spaces, copy rooms, file rooms, kitchen areas), ensuring all rooms are stocked and continuously ready for use;
• Communicate with building management for service calls, parking, deliveries; and, with all vendors for delivery and service calls;
• Planning, coordinating and ordering for office events (e.g., happy hours, meals and in-office events and meetings);
• Prepare office/workstation for new hires, and assist with IT equipment set-up;
• Assist with preparation for and scheduling of meetings, teleconferences, conferences and travel;
• Organize documents, and prepare binders and files to house relevant legal and non-legal materials;
• Review incoming mail and route to attorneys, the Firm’s Calendaring Department, and others; assist as a back-up in reception, greeting clients, answering in-coming calls, scheduling of conference rooms;
• Partner with Firm’s Records Dept. to create, review and maintain electronic and physical case files, including supporting the firm’s “paper lite” initiative, setting up files and binders;
• Maintain shared office calendars and individual attorney/director calendars in Outlook, partnering with the Firm’s Docketing Dept., when necessary;
• Enter attorneys’ billable time, as requested, coordinating with the Billing Dept. to facilitate attorneys’ timely review of monthly billing statements;
• Prepare check requests, expense reports and book travel arrangements, coordinating payment to vendors when necessary;
• Other functions as assigned.

Management retains the right to add to, or change, the functions of this position at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (in person, by phone and in writing) with a diverse group of attorneys, non-attorney employees and vendors with courtesy and professionalism.
• Internet savvy with general knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) is required;
• Extraordinary computer literacy with accurate and swift typing speed with the ability to perform tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritize workload, while maintaining high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information the employee may receive in the course of employment;
• Desire to maintain and update skills as required by the position;
• Knowledge and experience running office equipment (e.g., copiers, scanners, fax machine), and understanding of US Postal Service and express mailing (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.)

Meyers Nave is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state law.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position.  May later develop into a full-time position. The pay range for this position, working in our San Diego offices is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour depending on experience.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.

ABOUT MEYERS NAVE

Meyers Nave has a special reputation in California as a go-to law firm that clients rely on to handle their highest profile, most complicated and often most controversial transactions and litigated matters. Attorneys in the Firm’s five California offices work in multi-disciplinary teams to help public agencies, private businesses and public-private partnerships navigate an extensive range of local, state and federal laws and regulations. The results of our work and the expertise of our attorneys have led to numerous prestigious awards and honors, including Law360’s “California Powerhouse,” The Recorder’s “Giant Slayer” and The Daily Journal’s “Top Defense Result,” as well as many attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers. We are proud to handle precedent-setting matters for California’s legal community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Working in our Los Angeles office, this full-time non-exempt position performs a variety of administrative support duties and delivers high-quality services to internal and external clients, exhibiting a commitment to integrity and excellence. The position, reporting to the Director of Administration, requires thorough knowledge of all firm and practice specific administrative processes and procedures, information technology systems, research tools and a broad-based understanding of the clients, matters and associated practices. The scope of responsibilities includes prioritizing, managing and following through on multiple projects, and communicating effectively, courteously and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff and peers.  This role has no direct reports.

This position will support the firm’s Trial and Litigation Group, which includes a robust litigation practice focused on complex crisis litigation in the areas of constitutional law, wildfire litigation, COVID-19 litigation, civil rights claims in the land use context, First Amendment claims, takings, and class action litigation. The Group is actively engaged in all phases of litigation in both federal and state court from initial pleadings through discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial, and appeal.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Communication: Effective communication, to include draft, review and revision of documents, including correspondence, reports, pleading and memoranda.
• Document Processing: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to format court pleadings according to applicable court rules and generate TOAs and TOCs using Firm software, which implies a depth of knowledge regarding court rules (federal, state), and in-person/electronic filing. Knowledge of Federal and State position statement processes is a plus.
• Calendaring: Superior organizational skills with a demonstrated understanding of calendaring practices (e.g., CompuLaw), to keep attorney(s) abreast of upcoming deadlines.
• Technology: Literacy in various software packages (e.g., MS Office, iManage, CCC Macros, time and billing software, Adobe), to include quick and accurate typing speed.
• Collaborate closely with employees to ensure calendars are formatted and prepared in accordance with Firm best practices;
• Maintain composure, efficiency and accuracy under high work volume circumstances;
• Demonstrate excellent support by working cordially, cooperatively and productively with all Firm employees; and
• Other functions as assigned.

Management retains the right to add to or change the functions of this position at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required:

• High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Minimum of seven (7) years of legal secretary/legal assistant experience;
• Prior litigation experience in California state and federal court is required; appellate experience is preferred;
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments;
• Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings;
• Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs;
• Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.

Meyers Nave is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state law.

The pay range for this position, working in our Los Angeles office is $90,000 to $100,000, depending on experience, per annum, paid semi-monthly.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.  Please submit a cover letter and resume ONLY if you meet the requested criteria.

ABOUT MEYERS NAVE

Meyers Nave has a special reputation in California as a go-to law firm that clients rely on to handle their highest profile, most complicated and often most controversial transactions and litigated matters. Attorneys in the Firm’s five California offices work in multi-disciplinary teams to help public agencies, private businesses and public-private partnerships navigate an extensive range of local, state and federal laws and regulations. The results of our work and the expertise of our attorneys have led to numerous prestigious awards and honors, including Law360’s “California Powerhouse,” The Recorder’s “Giant Slayer” and The Daily Journal’s “Top Defense Result,” as well as many attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers. We are proud to handle precedent-setting matters for California’s legal community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Working in our Oakland office, this hybrid (secretarial/assistant) full-time, non-exempt position performs a variety of administrative support duties and delivers high-quality services to internal and external clients, exhibiting a commitment to integrity and excellence. The position, reporting to the Director of Administration, requires thorough knowledge of all firm and practice specific administrative processes and procedures, information technology systems, research tools and a broad-based understanding of the clients, matters and associated practices. The scope of responsibilities includes prioritizing, managing and following through on multiple projects, and communicating effectively, courteously and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff and peers.  This role has no direct reports.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Communication: Effective communication, to include draft, review and revision of documents, including correspondence, reports, pleading and memoranda.
• Document Processing: Working closely with attorneys and team members to oversee case management from inception through completion of the matter (e.g., trial/settlement and post-trial/post-settlement);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to format court pleadings according to applicable court rules and generate TOCs using Firm software. Attend investigation interviews with attorneys and take notes of interview.  Summarize notes and send same to attorney.  Maintain exhibits from interviews.  Prepare chronology of investigation.  Draft initial investigation report for attorney.
• Calendaring: Superior organizational skills with a demonstrated understanding of calendaring practices (e.g., CompuLaw), to keep attorney(s) abreast of upcoming deadlines.
• Technology: Literacy in various software packages (e.g., MS Office, iManage, CCC Macros, time and billing software, Adobe), to include quick and accurate typing speed.
• Collaborate closely with employees to ensure calendars are formatted and prepared in accordance with Firm best practices;
• Maintain composure, efficiency and accuracy under high work volume circumstances;
• Demonstrate excellent support by working cordially, cooperatively and productively with all Firm employees; and
• Other functions as assigned.

Management retains the right to add to or change the functions of this position at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate;
• Minimum of seven (7) years of legal secretary/legal assistant experience;
• Prior litigation experience in California state and federal court is required;
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments;
• Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings;
• Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs;
• Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.

Meyers Nave is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state law.

The pay range for this position, working in our Oakland office is $92,000 to $105,000, depending on experience, per annum, paid semi-monthly.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.  Please submit a cover letter and resume ONLY if you meet the requested criteria.

ABOUT MEYERS NAVE

Meyers Nave has a special reputation in California as a go-to law firm that clients rely on to handle their highest profile, most complicated and often most controversial transactions and litigated matters. Attorneys in the Firm’s five California offices work in multi-disciplinary teams to help public agencies, private businesses and public-private partnerships navigate an extensive range of local, state and federal laws and regulations. The results of our work and the expertise of our attorneys have led to numerous prestigious awards and honors, including Law360’s “California Powerhouse,” The Recorder’s “Giant Slayer” and The Daily Journal’s “Top Defense Result,” as well as many attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers. We are proud to handle precedent-setting matters for California’s legal community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Working in our San Diego office, this hybrid (secretarial/assistant) full-time non-exempt position performs a variety of administrative support duties and delivers high-quality services to internal and external clients, exhibiting a commitment to integrity and excellence. The position, reporting to the Director of Administration, requires thorough knowledge of all firm and practice specific administrative processes and procedures, information technology systems, research tools and a broad-based understanding of the clients, matters and associated practices. The scope of responsibilities includes prioritizing, managing and following through on multiple projects, and communicating effectively, courteously and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff and peers.  This role has no direct reports.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Communication: Effective communication, to include draft, review and revision of documents, including correspondence, reports, pleading and memoranda.
• Document Processing: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to format court pleadings according to applicable court rules and generate TOAs and TOCs using Firm software, which implies a depth of knowledge regarding court rules (federal, state), and in-person/electronic filing. Knowledge of Federal and State position statement processes is a plus.
• Calendaring: Superior organizational skills with a demonstrated understanding of calendaring practices (e.g., CompuLaw), to keep attorney(s) abreast of upcoming deadlines.
• Technology: Literacy in various software packages (e.g., MS Office, iManage, CCC Macros, time and billing software, Adobe), to include quick and accurate typing speed.
• Collaborate closely with employees to ensure calendars are formatted and prepared in accordance with Firm best practices;
• Maintain composure, efficiency and accuracy under high work volume circumstances;
• Demonstrate excellent support by working cordially, cooperatively and productively with all Firm employees; and
• Other functions as assigned.

Management retains the right to add to or change the functions of this position at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate;
• Minimum of seven (7) years of legal secretary/legal assistant experience;
• Prior litigation experience in California state and federal court is required; appellate experience is preferred;
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments;
• Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings;
• Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs;
• Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.

Meyers Nave is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state law.

The pay range for this position, working in our San Diego office is $87,500 to $95,000, per annum, paid semi-monthly, depending on experience.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.  Please submit a cover letter and resume ONLY if you meet the requested criteria.

About Meyers Nave’s Labor & Employment Practice Group

Meyers Nave’s Labor & Employment Group has a reputation in California as a go-to practice for high-profile employment litigation, workplace investigations and labor negotiations and employment relations. We represent public, private and non-profit employers in almost every area of labor and employment law. We have an exceptional track record of success and a dynamic workplace culture of excellence, diversity and collaboration.

Our Workplace Investigations Team is one of the top investigation practices in California. We perform independent investigations of serious allegations for entities in technology, philanthropy, education, government, retirement, law and law enforcement. We specialize in high-stakes matters that involve the leadership ranks of organizations that are already front-page news or likely to become a headline during or after the investigation.

About the Position

Meyers Nave is looking for a talented and ambitious Associate with four or more years of experience to conduct and assist in workplace investigations, employment litigation and advice and counsel duties as needed, for the firm’s Labor & Employment Group located in our Oakland office.

Qualified candidates must have excellent academic credentials, outstanding analytical, research and writing skills, a strong work ethic and desire to learn and dedication to superior client service. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of substantive experience in investigations and/or employment litigation with a desire for trial or arbitration experience including: discrimination, harassment, retaliation and whistleblower claims; FLSA and wage and hour claims, including class and collective action lawsuits; legal research; drafting motions, pleadings and legal memoranda; taking and defending depositions; and managing discovery-related activities. In addition, the following experience is advantageous: ADA/FEHA compliance and disability accommodation; labor negotiations, grievances and arbitrations, and administrative hearings and appeals.

The salary range for this California-based role is $160,000 – $225,000, 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 upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set and office location. Meyers Nave offers a reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, 401(k) with a partial match and profit-sharing.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should CLICK HERE and follow the link to apply.  Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript and one substantive writing sample.

Meyers Nave is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We place a high value on diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage diverse candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

About Meyers Nave

Meyers Nave is a dynamic state-wide firm with 4 offices throughout California. For over 35 years, we have built a reputation as a “go to” law firm to handle high profile and high stakes transactional and litigation matters for both government agencies and major corporations.

Meyers Nave’s Land Use and Environmental Practice Group is at the forefront of the field. We serve as lead transactional and litigation counsel for many of the most innovative and highest profile institutional, civil infrastructure and economic development projects undertaken by public agencies, private enterprises and public-private partnerships throughout California. Our attorneys help clients navigate a myriad of complex and interrelated local, state and federal land use laws and regulations, ranging from CEQA, NEPA and ESA to critical issues regarding general and specific plans, conditional uses and variances, zoning and subdivision, and development agreements. For more information, please see: www.meyersnave.com/practices/land-use.

About the Position

Meyers Nave is looking for an ambitious senior associate or of counsel with eight or more years of experience for our fast-moving, in-demand Land Use and Environmental Practice Group to work in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should look forward to – and, in fact, thrive on – the challenge of wrestling with cutting-edge legal issues, independently handling matters and cases and arguing and appearing in court. Candidates must have substantive land use/environmental litigation experience, and transactional experience is a benefit. Prior experience with CEQA and NEPA as an attorney is required. This position is open to our Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego and Sacramento offices. Candidates should demonstrate strong work ethic and dedication to the practice of law as well as outstanding writing and analytic abilities.

The salary range for this California-based role is $180,000 – $260,000, 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 upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set and office location. Meyers Nave offers a reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, 401(k) with a partial match and profit-sharing.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should CLICK HERE and follow the link to apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript and two substantive litigation writing samples of which you are the principal author.

Meyers Nave is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. We place a high value on diversity and inclusion and encourage diverse candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

ABOUT MEYERS NAVE

Meyers Nave has a special reputation in California as a go-to law firm that clients rely on to handle their highest profile, most complicated and often most controversial transactions and litigated matters. Attorneys in the Firm’s five California offices work in multi-disciplinary teams to help public agencies, private businesses and public-private partnerships navigate an extensive range of local, state and federal laws and regulations. The results of our work and the expertise of our attorneys have led to numerous prestigious awards and honors, including Law360’s “California Powerhouse,” The Recorder’s “Giant Slayer” and The Daily Journal’s “Top Defense Result,” as well as many attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers. We are proud to handle precedent-setting matters for California’s legal community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Office Services/Facilities Assistant role requires strong customer service skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships with clients, and personnel.  This position reports to the Operations Manager. Prior experience in a legal, or professional, environment is preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Provide mailroom services, including sorting, distributing, collecting and metering mail and parcels on an accurate and timely basis;
• Produce copying and printing, faxing and scanning in accordance with written or verbal requests;
• Processes associated with the management and identification of electronic and physical documents (records). Includes the adherence to established naming and organizational protocols and procedures to facilitate future retrieval.
• Inspect and ensure all rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and continuously ready for use;
• Assist with the delivery and set-up of catering needs for meetings;
• Prepare office/workstation for new hires, and assist with IT equipment set-up;
• Coordinate service calls for mail/copy room equipment as needed;
• Monitor and maintain general supply levels, restock, and coordinate reordering;
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of shared office spaces, such as copy rooms, file rooms and kitchen areas;
• Organize and distribute kitchen/coffee area supplies;
• Assist as a back-up in reception, greeting clients, answering in-coming calls, scheduling of conference rooms;
• Other functions as assigned.

Management retains the right to add to, or change, the functions of this position at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. of office-related equipment and supplies;
• Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritize workload;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information the employee may receive in the course of employment;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and update skills as required by the position;
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints;
• General knowledge of Microsoft Outlook email and the internet required
• Knowledge and experience running office equipment (e.g., copiers, scanners, fax machine)
• Understanding of US Postal Service and express mailing (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.)
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (in person, by phone and in writing) with a diverse group of attorneys, non-attorney employees and vendors with courtesy and professionalism.

Meyers Nave is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state law.

The pay range for this position, working in our Oakland office is $27.00 to $33.00 per hour depending on experience. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.

About Meyers Nave

Meyers Nave has a reputation in California as a go-to law firm serving as general counsel and city attorney to a variety of public agencies throughout the State.  Our public law attorneys handle our client’s highest profile, most complicated and significant transactions on the cutting edge of law and policy for public agencies in the State.  Attorneys work in multi-disciplinary teams across five offices to help our clients navigate local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Meyers Nave has served California local governments for over 30 years, growing into a state-wide firm with more than 60 attorneys with experience in the wide range of topics that impact our clients.  We provide day-to-day legal advice as well as representation in complex transactions and litigation.

Currently, Meyers Nave serves as city attorney for 16 cities and as general counsel to dozens of counties and special districts.  Many of these relationships have spanned decades—a fact which testifies to the quality of our work and our commitment to clients.

About the Position

Meyers Nave is looking for a smart, thoughtful and motivated associate attorney with 3-to-5 years of experience to join the Municipal & Special District Law Practice Group in our Sacramento office.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with public agencies, including cities and special districts, and a demonstrated interest in public agency law or public service.

Key qualifications include excellent writing and research skills, superior public speaking ability and the ability to immediately work directly with clients. Transactional experience is essential.  Prior experience in litigation is also valued.  Relevant professional experience may include, but is not limited to, Brown Act, Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, conflicts of interest and Government Code 1090, code enforcement, insurance, public contracting and procurement, land use and CEQA, transportation, public utilities, real estate and legislative affairs.

Meyers Nave offers a collaborative work environment where associate and of counsel attorneys are an essential part of our team of attorneys working directly with our clients.  Our Sacramento office provides a collegial, team-oriented work environment, with the support, structured training and resources of a mid-size state-wide firm.  We handle a broad variety of challenging issues on current legal and policy issues which offer exciting opportunities for our attorney teams. Meyers Nave and the attorneys supervising this position are committed advancing the careers of our attorneys and creating client opportunities for them.  We are committed to mentoring and developing attorneys to advance within the firm and legal profession.

The salary range for this California-based role is $150,000 – $165,000, 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 upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set and office location.  Meyers Nave offers a reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, 401(k) with a partial match and profit-sharing.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should CLICK HERE and follow the link to apply.  Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript and one substantive writing sample.

Meyers Nave is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

Meyers Nave is recruiting for a full-time Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator. This is a nonexempt position, reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, and is located in the Firm’s downtown Oakland office. This role will initially be located onsite, with the option for a hybrid work schedule after approximately six months.

ABOUT MEYERS NAVE

Meyers Nave has an exceptional reputation in California as a go-to law firm that clients rely on to handle their highest profile, most complicated and often most controversial transactions and litigated matters. Attorneys work in multi-disciplinary teams to help public agencies, private businesses and non-profit organizations navigate complex local, state and federal laws and regulations.  Meyers Nave was founded over 30 years ago and has grown into a state-wide firm with approximately 65 attorneys in five locations.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Accounting team at Meyers Nave partners with firm leadership and staff to ensure efficient operational execution of all accounting processes, in service of the firm’s financial and strategic goals. The Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator will collaborate with the Director of Finance and other team members in processing and performing payroll and accounts payable functions. The successful candidate will be committed to quality, customer service, and teamwork, and be able to maintain composure and produce accurate work product in a fast-paced environment.

This position will be based in Meyers Nave’s offices in downtown Oakland, CA. We initially expect this role to be based 100% onsite for approximately six months, to facilitate learning and collaboration with existing members of the Finance team. After this initial period, the position can transition to a hybrid schedule, with at least three days in office each week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll:

• Process semimonthly payroll to ensure pay is accurately calculated and proper deductions are made.
• Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, SDI, garnishments and other third party wage assignments. Maintains open communication with Human Resources.
• Process employee timecards, ensuring information is accurate and complete. Review paid time off accruals.
• Promptly and accurately capture changes to employee status that affect tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and time off accruals. Review benefit deductions for accuracy on a monthly basis.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding employee compensation, and when collaborating with HR on confidential matters pertaining to employees departures or status changes.

Accounts Payable:

• Process accounts payable daily. Reviews and pay vendor invoices, setting up new vendors as necessary.
• Review and reconcile monthly expense reports and credit card statements from all attorneys and staff. Audit expenses in compliance with firm policies.
• Draw checks for payments to vendors and obtain signatures. Provides trust checks as needed.
• Remain calm and focused during month end or annual deadlines while producing accurate work product.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A four-year degree preferred from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible work experience in both areas of payroll and accounts payable (experience in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred).
• Experience with SurePoint preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality when reviewing or processing sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and update skills relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them accurately under time constraints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person and by phone with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and vendors to provide information and resolve problems with courtesy and tact.

Meyers Nave is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state law.

The salary range for this California-based role is $68,000 – $80,000, 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 upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set and office location.

Meyers Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws, including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us via email or phone: hiringmanager@meyersnave.com or (510) 808-2000.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates please CLICK HERE to apply.