Our rapidly growing, San Diego-based, criminal defense law firm is seeking detail-oriented, highly organized, passionate, emotionally mature, and self-directed receptionists, legal assistants, and paralegals to join our team. Since 2010, the firm has helped good people regain control of their future when charged with a crime, providing unsurpassed service to those who call upon us to help them during what is likely the most stressful times in their lives. We pride ourselves on being unique in the way we approach everything related to criminal defense and business. Anyone considering joining our team must embody the principle that “excellence is a habit and not an act,” and be able to thrive in a modern, fast-paced law firm environment.

As one of San Diego’s fastest-growing law firms, we are ALWAYS looking to add superstars to our existing dynamic team, even if your specific position is not listed below as being “open.” Rest assured your application will be confidential.

Check out the videos on the careers page of our website to learn more about our mission statement of always delivering excellence to our clients and creating a positive and lasting impact on the San Diego community beyond criminal defense.

https://www.davidpshapirolaw.com/experience/careers/

Daily tasks shall include, but not be limited to:

• Implementing, improving, and ensuring adherence to the Firm’s policies and procedures to reflect the Firm’s high standards
• Conveying confidence in the person and on the phone, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and an ability to develop rapport with prospective clients, current clients, and referral sources
• Directing the caller to the appropriate team member, consistent with the Firm’s key administrative policies
• Embracing attention to detail, transparency, and accountability
• Strong multitasking and task management skills
• Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic
• Treating a client or task at 5:15 P.M. on a Friday with the same care and compassion as one Monday morning at 9:15 A.M.
• Managing multiple calendars and keeping schedules for more than one person
• Copying, scanning, filing (physical and electronic filing)
• Data entry using common web-based formats
• Familiar with MS Office Suite and Dropbox or similar
• Travel to Federal or State Courthouses for discovery pick up or filings

• We are looking for someone with exemplary problem-solving, communication, and time management skills who can hit the ground running. 
• Prior law firm experience and/or paralegal studies is preferred. 
• These positions set the tone for our clients' experience with the firm. 
• You must be able to multi-task and think on your feet while making smart decisions, often under strict time pressures. 
• It requires the right combination of communication skills, empathy, and ability to investigate the root of our (potential) clients’ problems.  

As one of San Diego’s fastest-growing law firms, we are ALWAYS looking to add superstars to our existing dynamic team, even if your specific position is not listed as being “open.” Rest assured your application will be confidential.

Check out the videos on the Careers page of our website to learn more about our mission statement of always delivering excellence to our clients and creating a positive and lasting impact to the San Diego community beyond criminal defense.

https://www.davidpshapirolaw.com/experience/careers/