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Practice Group Administrator – Labor & Employment Group (San Diego, CA)

Meyers Nave is recruiting for a full time Practice Group Administrator. This is an exempt position reporting to Labor and Employment Group Practice Group Leader, Local Practice Principal, and the Director of Administration and is located in the Firm’s San Diego office.

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 Labor & Employment Practice Group Administrator provides daily operational support to the Practice Group Leader (PGL) by implementing strategic initiatives and oversees daily operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Monitor and assist with implementing the Labor & Employment Practice Group strategic plan.
Assist practice group leader with addressing timekeeper productivity issues, workload management needs and staffing plans.
Coordinate with practice group leader to develop agendas for regular practice group meetings and help facilitate meetings.
Monitor practice group financial performance by reviewing monthly financial reports and providing analysis to practice group leader in preparation for practice group and firm management committee meetings.
Review pre-bills to ensure client contracts are being followed and review budgets for compliance with same, obtaining budget increases and overall contract management when requested/required.
Ensure appropriate processes are followed for management of calendaring, conflicts, new matters, and billing procedures.
Coordinate and ensure regular and consistent internal practice-focused communications by drafting internal communications and facilitating information delivery to practice group members and decision-makers.
Ensure that Labor & Employment Practice Group is receiving adequate support across all service area, including finance, business development, professional development, legal recruiting, library, practice support and Information Technology.
Partner with Marketing Department on strategic initiatives and ensure alignment of business development matches marketing resources.
Collaborate with IT Department to support the practice group’s technology, research and intake needs.
Participate in firm initiatives under the direction of the Director of Administration, as needed.
Manage workflow among paralegals and secretaries within practice group.
Provide daily administrative support and oversee requests for paralegal or LPA support, which may include overseeing preparation of legal documents, pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document searches, and attending administrative meetings as requested.
Work with Practice Group Leader and Director of Administration in identifying training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses of staff, develop or oversee the production of training handouts, instructional materials and manuals, and conduct training courses. Stay abreast of new trends and tools used in law firms.
Travel to other Meyers Nave offices on as-needed basis.
Work extended hours as needed.
Attend work on-site on a regular, punctual and reliable schedule (core days and as required by work demands).
Manage multiple problems and projects at once.
Remain calm and focused during stressful and emergency situations while producing accurate work product;
Work 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:

A four-year degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent work experience;
Five plus years of progressively responsible work experience as a paralegal, business manager or previously practicing attorney;
Prior professional experience in employment matters, especially in labor & employment matters, is preferred
Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information that the employee may receive as a result of her or his role;
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 and within budget;
Strong written and verbal skills; and
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person and by phone with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and vendors to provide information 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 pay range for this position, working in our San Diego office is $39.42 to $48.08, per hour, 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.

Legal Practice Assistant – Government & Regulatory Affairs (Oakland, CA)

Meyers Nave is recruiting for a full time Legal Practice Assistant. This is a nonexempt position reporting to the Director of Administration and is located in the Firm’s Oakland office.

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 35 years ago and has grown into a state-wide firm with approximately 65 attorneys in four locations.

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Practice Assistant is responsible for providing daily administrative support to assigned attorneys.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Draft, review and revise legal and non-legal documents including correspondence and memoranda, pleadings, PowerPoint presentations, budgets, etc.;
Coordinate and 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 correspondence and route as appropriate;
Manage multiple problems and projects at once;
Partner with Firm departments to accomplish tasks and projects;
Assist with tracking and management of various projects;
Maintain shared office calendars and individual attorney/director calendars in Outlook;
Enter attorneys’ billable time as requested according to Firm billing policies and coordinate with Firm’s billing personnel to facilitate attorneys’ timely review of monthly billing statements;
Prepare check requests and coordinate payment to vendors when necessary;
Prepare expense reports and work closely with Travel Coordinator on travel arrangements;
Answer phones for attorneys, direct incoming phone calls and greet clients and guests;
Back up other Legal Secretaries and office administrative staff during planned and unplanned absences;
Take direction and apply corrections to future revisions;
Partner with attorneys to proactively manage their business development activities;
Demonstrate understanding of municipal law documents, including staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, agendas and notices;
Familiarity with litigation secretarial duties a plus (i.e. rules of court, formatting pleadings, TOA/TOC, e-filing, etc.);
Demonstrate excellent customer service;
Work cordially, cooperatively and productively with Firm employees; and
Work extended hours as needed;
Work cordially, cooperatively, and productively with all firm employees;
Attend work on-site on a regular, punctual and reliable schedule;
Manage multiple problems and projects at once;
Maintain composure and work efficiently and accurately during high-energy situations involving frequently changing circumstances; and
Other functions as assigned.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required unless otherwise noted:

Minimum of three years of legal secretary/executive assistant/legal assistant experience, preferably supporting an attorney or executive level manager;
Litigation experience helpful, but not required;
Prior experience in Government and Regulatory Affairs (public law) preferred;
Superior customer service skills;
Strong organizational skills and ability to contribute to streamlining processes;
Accuracy in grammar, spelling and punctuation;
Strong attention to detail;
Pro-active self-starter with ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment;
Experience using Microsoft Office, including strong knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel (experience using Office 365 is preferred);
Prior experience with CCC Macros, iManage, time and billing systems, and Adobe Professional is preferred;
Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information that the employee may receive as a result of her or his role;
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 and within budget;
Strong written and verbal skills; and
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person and by phone with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and vendors to provide information with courtesy and tact.

The pay range for this position is $31.00 – $41.00 per hour, 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, and skill set.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.

Litigation Paralegal – Labor and Employment (San Diego, CA)

Meyers Nave is recruiting for a full time Litigation Paralegal. This is a nonexempt position reporting to the Director of Administration and is located in the Firm’s San Diego office.

ABOUT MEYERS NAVE

JOB SUMMARY

A Litigation Paralegal – Labor & Employment is responsible for providing the Labor & Employment Practice Group’s attorneys with the full range of paralegal support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Work closely with attorneys and team members to oversee case management from inception through trial/settlement and post-trial/post-settlement;
Draft, review, and revise legal documents, and cite-check briefs;
Maintain case files and update discovery logs and indices;
Organize and maintain master documents, document lists, and document databases, while supporting and managing document productions;
Assist with deposition and hearing preparation, including identifying and gathering exhibit documents and creating witness outlines;
Draft and arrange for service of subpoenas;
Obtain case-related documents informally from third parties;
Coordinate among vendors for litigation support services;
Monitor pending decisions and conduct legal research;
Assist with document review and coordinate with Litigation Support Group for back-end database management utilizing eDiscovery applications;
Perform litigation support duties such as Bates stamping exhibits, preparing spreadsheets and CDs, hyperlinking PDFs, reviewing litigation dockets, and ensuring that dates are calendared correctly;
Complete in a timely manner both (1) daily, accurate, and detailed billable-time entries and (2) time cards;
Work extended hours as needed, and travel as required for case support;
Maintain composure and work efficiently and accurately during high-energy situations involving frequently changing circumstances;
Manage multiple issues and projects at once while demonstrating excellent customer support;
Other functions as assigned.

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

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Maintain a professional network and key resource contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required:

Ability to work and bill as a paralegal under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code section 6450;
Paralegal certificate from ABA approved institution and/or bachelor’s degree;
Minimum of five years of experience working as a litigation paralegal with a law firm or in-house legal department;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365;
Prior experience with eDiscovery, and eDiscovery software (e.g., Relativity, iPro, DISCO, Concordance, Live Note, and Adobe Acrobat Pro XI);
Strong legal research database skills and experience with Westlaw and/or Lexis;
Understanding and knowledge of legal procedures, rules of counsel, and local rules;
Ability to work well under stress, and to work independently with little or no direction;
Strong analytical thinking, written and verbal skills;
Ability to effectively function in a team environment, including but not limited to the ability to be open minded, cordial and cooperative with Firm employees;
Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information that the employee may receive as a result of her or his role;
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 and within budget;
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person and by phone with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and vendors to provide information with courtesy and tact.

The following qualifications are preferred:

Strong technical eDiscovery skills and understanding of litigation support;
Experience conducting Public Record Act (PRA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) reviews;
Prior experience using Trial Director;
Trial experience; and
Experience with Casebook programs or other data management systems, and with iManage or other document management programs.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $50.00 per hour, 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, and skill set.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.

Government & Regulatory Affairs Attorney – 4-7 Years of Experience (Oakland, CA)

About Meyers Nave

Meyers Nave has a reputation in California as a go-to law firm serving as general counsel, special 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 35 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 attorney with 4-to-7 years of experience to join the Government and Regulatory Affairs Practice Group in our Oakland 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. The position will be a member of an existing team that values collaboration, creativity, and client 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. Relevant professional experience may include, but is not limited to, Brown Act (California’s open meeting laws), Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, conflicts of interest and Government Code 1090, public contracting and procurement, land use and CEQA, transportation, real estate, legislative affairs, public finance and elections.

Meyers Nave offers a collaborative work environment where associates and of counsel attorneys are an essential part of our teams of attorneys working directly with our clients. Our Oakland 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 to 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 $160,000 – $175,000, 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.

Trial & Litigation Attorney – 7+ Years of Experience (Oakland or Los Angeles, CA)

About Meyers Nave

Meyers Nave is a dynamic 65-attorney 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 impact matters for both public entities and private sector clients.

Our Trial and Litigation Practice Group includes a robust litigation practice in federal and state courts focused on complex litigation that usually includes constitutional claims. We are actively engaged in all phases of litigation from initial pleadings through discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial, and appeal.

About the Position

Meyers Nave is looking for an energetic, committed, and diligent senior associate or of counsel with seven or more years of litigation experience to work in a collaborative team environment in our Trial & Litigation Practice Group. This position is open in our Los Angeles or Oakland office.

A successful candidate will share in Meyers Nave’s commitment to providing its clients with high-quality services in rapidly evolving areas of the law, will relish the strategic decision-making involved in litigation, including crafting litigation strategy in complex situations, and will enjoy presenting nuanced constitutional arguments in a clear and persuasive fashion. Qualified candidates must have excellent academic credentials, outstanding analytical and creative thinking capabilities, superior research and writing skills, and a strong work ethic. In addition, a successful candidate will have a proven ability to work in a team and across offices, as well as an interest in elevating the Meyers Nave brand and reputation. It is essential that candidates possess significant experience with law and motion practice in state and federal court, including dispositive motions. Candidates should also have prior experience in building a case for trial, including developing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and taking and defending depositions. Prior experience representing public entities is preferred.

We offer a hybrid work schedule with continued work from home opportunities, coupled with core “in office” days with colleagues to promote collaboration and collegiality. The salary range for this California-based role is $175,000 – $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 one substantive writing sample.

Meyers Nave is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. 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 (Ban the Box).

Legal Practice Assistant – Labor & Employment Group (San Diego, CA)

ABOUT MEYERS NAVE

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 three (3) 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.

The pay range for this position, working in our San Diego office is $28.00 to $40.00, per hour, paid semi-monthly, depending on experience.

HOW TO APPLY

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

Office Services/Facilities Assistant (Oakland, CA)

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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here to apply.

Trial & Litigation Attorney – 5+ Years of Experience (Los Angeles, CA)

About Meyers Nave

Meyers Nave is a dynamic 65-attorney firm with 5 offices throughout California. For over 35 years, we have built a reputation as a “go to” law firm to handle high profile and high impact matters for both public entities and private sector clients.

Our Trial and Litigation Practice Group 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. We are actively engaged in all phases of litigation in both federal and state court from initial pleadings through discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial, and appeal.

About the Position

Meyers Nave is looking for an energetic, committed, and diligent attorney with five or more years of litigation experience to work in a collaborative team environment in our Trial & Litigation Practice Group. This position is open in our Los Angeles office.

A successful candidate will share in Meyers Nave’s commitment to providing its clients with high-quality services in rapidly evolving areas of the law, will relish the strategic decision-making involved in litigation, including crafting litigation strategy in complex situations, and will enjoy presenting nuanced constitutional arguments in a clear and persuasive fashion. Qualified candidates must have excellent academic credentials, outstanding analytical and creative thinking capabilities, superior research and writing skills, and a strong work ethic. In addition, a successful candidate will have a proven ability to work in a team and across offices, as well as an interest in elevating the Meyers Nave brand and reputation. It is essential that candidates possess significant experience with complex case management and electronic discovery, as well as law and motion practice in state and federal court, including dispositive motions. Candidates should also have experience in building a case for trial, including developing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and taking and defending depositions.

The health and safety of Meyers Nave employees is our most important priority. As such, we allow for a hybrid work schedule during the Covid-19 pandemic.

How to Apply

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

Business/Legal Operations Analyst

About

As our Business/Legal Operations Analyst you’ll be involved in critical aspects of the Firm and utilize a broad range of financial, process and communication skills. We are looking for an ambitious and innovative individual who is organized, process driven and has a great attention to detail! As a Business/Legal Operations Analyst you will partner with executives and teams across multiple departments to drive ideas that improve the way we function and operate throughout the Firm; take charge of data management, process optimization, and project management of special projects. You will assist with departmental financial management and cross-functional alignment with company departments such as Finance, Human Resources, Technology and Administration.

Our ideal candidate uses data and metrics to examine inefficient processes and bottlenecks that increase costs and resource utilization. You must be comfortable in working independently, with the flexibility to change priorities, as the needs change. A strong working knowledge of Excel and an interest in technology is a must! The perfect person for this role will also be able to handle a fast paced work environment while being able to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Do You Have What It Takes?

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

Project manage or lead key initiatives to streamline/improve business processes and/or create new workflows
Provide detailed reporting and analysis to unlock key insights for Firm, finance and non-finance executives
Work cross-functionally to analyze existing processes, develop best practices, and document operational workflows with a focus on automation and scale.
Serves as primary or secondary administrator of Firm’s Finance and HR systems; leads and/or supports system implementations, conversions, upgrades and changes.
Responsible for maintaining data integrity by conducting regular audits.
Develop and document system processes and user guidelines; partner with the Directors to provide training to end users on new functionality.
Assist Finance and HR with monthly payroll process; completes payroll reconciliation and approves the final transmittal following a thorough review of payroll input and audit reports
Oversees the time and attendance system, making necessary updates to earnings/deduction codes, cost center mapping, validating hours and assisting employees/supervisors with timesheet corrections
Creates, schedules, and distributes Post-Payroll reports, ad-hoc reports, and compliance reports as needed for inter/external audits.
Oversees the reporting and funding for third party vendors (i.e. Alliant, Newport Group, BEW, etc.)
Engages in special projects including payroll integrations, testing for system upgrades, annual merit and bonus processing, year-end and W-2 processing, company acquisitions, mergers and reductions in workforce.
Works with state/national tax authorities to comply with all reporting requirements and ensures Payroll Taxes are paid and reported to the appropriate jurisdictions in a timely manner.
Prepare annual insurance renewal applications for all Meyers Nave insurance policies.
Support annual budget process including data entry, verification, proofreading and production of all budget materials.

Who You Are

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent
You have 2+ years of experience in accounting, finance or legal operations
You have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills
You have mad excel skills and a keen interest in technology
You are a strong team player, but can work and execute independently
You’re driven. No one needs to push you to excel; that’s just who you are
You are hungry to learn and you actively look for opportunities to contribute to the team
You are highly organized and detail-oriented; you can handle multiple projects and dynamic priorities without missing a beat

Who We Are

For over 36 years, Meyers Nave has been a leading mid-sized California law firm. Our clients represent some of the most significant corporations, public entities, non-profit organizations and public-private partnerships located throughout California, as well as clients based in other states that have interests in California. Amidst our growth and change, the essence of what makes us different remains the same – we treat work colleagues as friends and clients as family. We greatly appreciate the opportunities we have to help clients resolve their most complex and highest priority transaction, litigation and regulatory compliance challenges. We are proud of the differences that we have made together in the communities where we live and work throughout California.

Legal Billing Specialist

Meyers Nave is recruiting for a Legal Billing Specialist. This is a nonexempt position reporting to the Billing and Collections Supervisor and is located in the Firm’s Oakland office.

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Billing Specialist will have overall responsibility for performing full-cycle billing functions and will be expected to provide outstanding service to the attorneys assigned to him/her, clients and others in the Firm. The position requires that the individual be committed to quality, customer service, teamwork and be able to perform in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Generate monthly pre-bills and draft bills for attorney review;
Make edits and revisions based upon attorney requests and in compliance with client billing guidelines and client contracts;
Submit invoices in different e-billing portals with strong understanding of the function of each e-billing portal;
Prepare final bills, cover sheets, certification, and ensure the distribution of the bills to the client via regular mail, email or e-bill;
Provide supporting copy of expense backup to accompany invoices, including preparing large vendor invoices for disbursements only;
Assist teammates on billing during high-peak period, coordinate with accounting department to resolve any billing issues;
Maintain and update Client Billing Information Sheets, Budget Tracking Spreadsheet, and update client billing information in accounting system;
Accurately respond to Client/Matter billing inquiries in a timely manner;
Maintain accurate and up to date matter budgets and matter status reports in compliance with client billing guidelines;
Communicate closely with billing attorney and/or client regarding outstanding AR balances; and assist with client collections as needed;
Backup daily cash deposit and post cash receipts, scan checks and backup documents;
Work cordially, cooperatively, and productively with all firm employees;
Attend work on-site on a regular, punctual and reliable schedule;
Manage multiple problems and projects at once;
Demonstrate excellent customer service;
Maintain composure and work efficiently and accurately during high-energy situations involving frequently changing circumstances;
Work extended hours as needed; 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 unless otherwise noted:

Minimum of 3 years work experience as a Legal Billing Specialist using billing software (prior experience with Rippe & Kingston a plus);
High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred;
Hands-on familiarity with electronic billing (ledes) and the submission of invoices to e- billing portals;
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team of attorneys and staff;
High organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task , work independently, and pay attention to details;
Strong technology skills including MS office , PDF, and an ability to leverage technology in work processes;
Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information that the employee may receive as a result of her or his role;
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 and within budget; and
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person and by phone with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and vendors to provide information with courtesy and tact.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email to meyersjobs@meyersnave.com