The Nieves Law Firm’s mission is to fight energetically and aggressively for our clients’ results. It is our goal to protect their rights and future, no matter how simple or complex their situation is. If this sounds like you, apply today.
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Receptionist
Work where you personally know the managing attorney and have daily interaction with the clients we serve. You set the stage for first impressions of the law firm so you must be committed to making a good one every day for every client, potential client, and agency. There is room for advancement for the right candidate so we are seeking employees who are committed to growing with the firm and who believe in longevity in their positions. The culture in our firm is important to our staff and clients – we need team players who are prepared to work hard to fight for the rights of others.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently answer and direct phone calls as well as schedule client calls and meetings
- Successfully and accurately process incoming and outgoing mail
- Assist the team with ministerial tasks and ensure the systematic flow of communication in the office
- Maintain the office calendar, remind staff of upcoming appointments and meetings, and set up conference rooms
- Ensure all visitors (clients, potential clients, vendors, etc) are greeted positively and professionally upon entry into the office
- Conduct intakes for potential new clients, schedule consultations, and accurately maintain the tracking list of potential new clients
- Serve as the first point of contact for potential clients who want to engage our firm and guide them through the expectations of working with our office
- Provide ongoing customer service to current clients, engage with individuals who visit or call the office in a positive and efficient way, and assist in various areas of the firm as needed
Qualifications
- Must be high energy, enthusiastic, and empathetic
- Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have comfort using Mac products
- Dependability, punctuality, and consistency are key character traits for success in this position
- Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to articulate themselves well orally and in writing
- Must pay attention to detail and have a professional attitude
- Must manage time appropriately and complete projects within the assigned deadlines
- Night and weekend availability is required
- Spanish speaking REQUIRED
File Clerk
Work where you personally know the managing attorney and have daily interaction with the clients we serve. There is room for advancement for the right candidate so we are seeking employees who are committed to growing with the firm and who believe in longevity in their positions. The culture in our firm is important to our staff and clients – we need team players who are prepared to work hard to fight for the rights of others.
The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, high energy, and ready to dive right in. This is a fast-paced firm that requires relentless, tenacious, reliable, and organized employees.
Responsibilities
- Create new case files and ensure that the files (electronic and physical) remain organized and updated
- Scan and upload documents to the firm’s case management system
- Interact with the clients, courts, and administrative agencies on a daily basis
- File and serve documents (in person, electronically, by mail) and submit proofs of service
- Maintain the office calendar and schedule appointments
- Answer incoming calls and place outgoing calls to clients, potential new clients, and various agencies
- Show up on time with a positive attitude
- Quickly move tasks through the pipeline
- Assist with storage management
- Properly handle file retention (physically and electronically) once cases are closed
- Assist with all administrative tasks in the office as needed
Qualifications
- To be a key player on the team you must be dependable, punctual, computer literate, a fast typist, and have a great attitude
- You must have excellent communication skills and pay attention to detail
- You must complete projects within the assigned deadlines
- Exhibit the highest level of dependability when it comes to tracking and meeting deadlines
- The ideal candidate must be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Lexis Nexis, and Mac Operating Systems
- Experience with online case management systems or client relationship management systems is preferred
- This position requires a high school diploma
- This position requires a valid CA driver’s license and the possession of a motor vehicle
Legal Assistant
Work where you personally know the managing attorney and have daily interaction with the clients we serve. There is room for advancement for the right candidate so we are seeking employees who are committed to growing with the firm and who believe in longevity in their positions. The culture in our firm is important to our staff and clients – we need team players who are prepared to work hard to fight for the rights of others.
The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, high energy, and ready to dive right in. This is a fast-paced firm that requires relentless, tenacious, reliable, and organized employees.
Responsibilities
- Create new physical and electronic case files and ensure that the files remain organized and updated
- Scan and upload documents to the firm’s case management system
- Interact with the attorneys, courts, and administrative agencies regarding current cases on a daily basis
- Communicate with clients keeping them abreast of new updates
- File and serve forms and documents (in person, electronically, by mail) and submit appropriate proofs of service
- Maintain a spreadsheet of county requirements for filing and serving
- Maintain the office calendar, and schedule appointments being sure to avoid scheduling conflicts
- Draft basic legal forms and documents for attorney review and editing
- Assist the attorneys with preparing files for court and maintaining client case files
- Answer incoming calls and place outgoing calls to clients, potential new clients, and various agencies
- Show up on time with a positive attitude and go-getter mindset
- Quickly and efficiently move tasks through the pipeline
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1-year experience in a criminal law office and familiarity with legal terminology and judicial council forms are required
- You must be dependable, punctual
- You must be computer literate, a fast typist, and have a great attitude
- You must have excellent communication skills orally and in writing
- You must pay strict attention to detail
- You must manage your time well and complete projects within the assigned deadlines
- Exhibit the highest level of dependability when it comes to tracking and meeting deadlines
- The ideal candidate must be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Lexis Nexis, and Mac Operating Systems
- Experience with online case management systems or client relationship management systems is preferred
- This position requires a high school diploma and some college or vocational training plus hands-on experience
- Spanish speaking required
Paralegal
Work where you personally know the managing attorney and have daily interaction with the clients we serve. There is room for advancement for the right candidate so we are seeking employees who are committed to growing with the firm and who believe in longevity in their positions. The culture in our firm is important to our staff and clients – we need team players who are prepared to work hard to fight for the rights of others.
Responsibilities
- Organize files and present flagged information to the attorney
- Docket and calendar events, meetings, and court hearings
- Update and manage the firm’s online case management system
- Communicate with clients by providing updates and answering questions that do not involve legal advice
- Communicate with outside agencies, clients, vendors, etc. regarding case statuses or matters
- Compile and prepare documents for court filing (personally, by mail, electronically, etc) via the process server with applicable instructions and filing fees
- Collaborate with firm attorneys regarding case statuses, tasks, deadlines, and projects
- Conduct research on laws, legal articles, and regulations
- Issue spot and draft relevant motions for attorney review and submission.
- Draft documents by customizing applicable forms and pleadings for attorney review and editing
- Draft correspondence on behalf of the attorney for attorney signature and review
- Draft motions, court forms, mitigation packets, information requests, subpoenas, and other legal documents ensuring proper formatting, style, and captions on firm documents
- Prepare discovery requests and responses to discovery demands for attorney review
- Secure timely transcription of case-related audio and video recordings
- Ensure timely preparation and service of witness subpoenas for relevant hearings as well as timely call-offs when no longer needed
- Coordinate experts, investigators, and other third-party service providers for all cases where needed
- Complete case summaries and memos for case file and attorney review
- Help attorneys prepare cases for hearings (trial binders, scheduling calls, document gathering, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Assist attorneys in the courtroom with contested hearings
Qualifications
- A minimum of one-year CRIMINAL LAW experience is required
- To be a key player on the team you must be dependable, punctual, computer literate, a fast typist, and have a great attitude
- You must have excellent communication skills and pay attention to detail
- You must complete projects within the assigned deadlines
- Exhibit the highest level of dependability when it comes to tracking and meeting deadlines
- The ideal candidate must be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Lexis Nexis, and Mac Operating Systems
- Experience with online case management systems or client relationship management systems is preferred
- This position requires a high school diploma but an Associate’s degree or legal training is preferred
Junior Attorney
Candidates with jury trial, preliminary hearing, and felony experience are preferred but we are willing to coach hardworking and committed team members who have at least 1 year of exposure to criminal law and restraining order concepts. Candidates must be high-energy and willing to hit the ground running. The right candidates will be able to manage their time and cases effectively. This is a fast-paced position but is ideal for someone who is still committed to providing quality service to every client in the firm at all times no matter the pace. We are seeking candidates who work hard to produce excellent results.
Strong oral and written advocacy skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality and objectivity
- Prepare for hearings in advance, research potential issues, guide the clients clearly and provide strategic advice
- Advocate for and secure the best possible outcome for clients
- Be familiar with and apply post-conviction remedies
- Stay up to date in changes in the law
- Properly advise clients on the immigration consequences associated with their case
- Draft and submit motions and other filings on time – meeting internal and external deadlines
- Arrive at work and court on time in professional and appropriate attire
- Maintain a good rapport with clients and treat them with respect
- Participate in ongoing training as required by the Firm
- Participate in networking and community events as required by the Firm
- Accurately and concurrently bill time
Qualifications
- 1-5 years of Criminal Defense experience
- High energy and eagerness to learn
- Strong research and writing skills
- Must be prepared and punctual
- Excellent time management skills
- Committed to providing high-quality client service
- Possess a J.D. and be in good standing with the State Bar of CA
- Willingness to travel throughout Alameda County and surrounding Bay Area
- Spanish speakers encouraged to apply
Senior Attorney
At The Nieves Law Firm, we believe in creating trusting relationships with clients. We are a supportive, empowering, and strategic firm that takes the “criminal” out of criminal defense. Our mission is to restore the reputations of those accused of crimes and help them plan for the future.
We are seeking a full-time Senior Attorney with a minimum of 7 years criminal defense experience. Experience in non-criminal defense practice areas will not count towards the minimum requirement. Candidates must possess felony jury trial, preliminary hearing, substantive motion, and post-conviction experience.
Our total compensation package includes a base salary plus health/dental/vision contributions, mileage reimbursement, bar dues, malpractice insurance, parking, and other bonuses and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Be committed to criminal defense, protecting the rights of those accused, and fighting for excellent results
- Prepare for hearings in advance, research potential issues, draft appropriate motions, and take a proactive approach to reaching positive resolutions
- Guide the clients clearly and provide competent strategic advice
- Help manage the legal division – assisting in training and guiding Junior Attorneys with cases and delegating tasks to administrative staff
- Lead case management meetings – providing insight, direction, and strategy for all cases in the firm
- Advocate for and secure the best possible outcome for clients
- Submit motions and other filings on time – meeting internal and external deadlines
- Arrive to work and court on time in professional and appropriate attire
- Maintain a good rapport with our clients and treat them with respect
- Fully participate in quarterly goal setting and performance reviews
- Participate in ongoing training as required by the Firm
Qualifications
- High energy and enthusiastic
- Prepared self-starter
- Committed to providing high quality client service
- Familiarity with Mac OSX
- Experience with online case management systems
- A minimum of 10 felony jury trials and preliminary hearings
- Experience drafting and arguing substantive motions
- Experience drafting and arguing post-conviction motions (1473.7, Certificates of Rehabilitation, Writs of Habeas Corpus, Appeals, etc.)
- Possess a J.D. and be in good standing with the State Bar of CA
- Willingness to travel throughout Alameda County and surrounding Bay Area
Investigator
At The Nieves Law Firm, we believe in creating trusting relationships with clients. We are a supportive, empowering, and strategic firm that takes the “criminal” out of criminal defense. Our mission is to restore the reputations of those accused of crimes and help them plan for the future.
We are seeking a skilled and professional in-house investigator for our firm. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in criminal investigations. Specifically, we are seeking someone who understands criminal process and procedure, the legal challenges faced by criminal defense attorneys, and the most effective means of locating individuals and documents.
Responsibilities
- Draft and serve subpoenas to ensure court attendance and secure records or documents from institutions and familiarity with resources commonly used to quickly locate parties or records needed for effective criminal defense.
- Locate, interview, and serve witnesses and parties. Writing and communication skills are critical for this position.
- Investigate and document social media accounts, the contents of cell phone and computer extractions, and other media sources for information favorable to a client’s defense.
- Draft Investigative Statements.
- Assist attorney with on-scene investigations including but not limited to photographs, measurements, surveillance, procurement of existing footage, or any other assignment that will assist the attorney in developing and defending the case.
- Adapt quickly to working in a supportive but fast-paced environment where hard deadlines are the norm and multitasking is essential.
- Demonstrate the excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism required in a cooperative and goal-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Candidates should be prepared to present specific experiences where their work played an integral part in the successful resolution of a criminal case or acquittal
- Willingness to travel throughout Alameda County and surrounding Bay Area
- High energy and enthusiastic
- Prepared self-starter
- Committed to providing high-quality client service
- Familiarity with Mac OSX
- A minimum of 2 years experience as a criminal investigator
Client Intake Specialist
At The Nieves Law Firm, we take the criminal out of criminal defense. Our mission is to restore the reputations of those who have been accused of crimes and help them plan for the future. Our Client Intake Specialists assist in onboarding those individuals in need of help. It is the responsibility of the Client Intake Specialist to identify the needs of the potential new client, pinpoint how our firm can help, and assist them in taking the steps to become clients in our office.
In the sales role at The Nieves Law Firm, you have to excel at tracking data in spreadsheets, conducting sales calls with potential new clients, completing follow-up calls to ensure those clients have been onboarded successfully with the firm and setting the clients up with an introduction to their lead attorney to begin work on the case.
The ideal candidate should have experience in the sales of products – having sold luxury products is a plus. Most importantly the candidate MUST be able to empathize with others going through difficult circumstances, maintain confidentiality, be encouraging, and have the ability to make potential clients feel comfortable and heard.
Spanish speaking preferred.
Compensation: Base + Monthly Bonuses paid Quarterly (Role is budgeted for over $100K annually).
Responsibilities
- Conduct phone meetings with potential new clients to determine what legal service our firm can offer them
- Onboard new clients
- Input call and follow-up data in the sales tracker
- Manage client feedback and reviews
- Build and maintain relationships with potential referral sources
*In accordance with the ethical rules governing lawyers, this team member will Not provide legal advice, quote a fee that has not been authorized by the attorney, or sign an engagement with a client. Rather, the employee will prepare prospective clients for entering into an engagement with the Firm and the contract will be signed by the Owner.
Qualifications
- You Must be empathetic
- You Must be a good listener
- You Must be a problem solver
- You Must be able to think on your feet
- You Must be relentless, willing to follow up, and not shaken by a “No”
- You Must have sales experience and sales training
- You Must be willing to travel for periodic sales training
- You Must be willing to make yourself available to make and receive calls on the weekends and after regular business hours if a lead comes in
- Spanish fluency is strongly preferred
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is hungry for the lead – not someone who will just sit back hoping the phone will ring. If the phone is not ringing… make it ring. The ideal candidate will be organized about tracking, taking notes, following up, and analyzing where a person is in their life, where they want to get to, and whether our firm is the one who can help get them there.
Marketing Assistant
At The Nieves Law Firm, we believe in creating trusting relationships with clients. We are a supportive, empowering, and strategic firm that takes the “criminal” out of criminal defense. Our mission is to restore the reputations of those accused of crimes and help them plan for the future.
We are seeking a Marketing Assistant to help with the strategizing and execution of our marketing plan. Experience working in a law firm or relevant legal education is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Execute the firm’s marketing strategy to ensure high-quality customer service and increase top of mind awareness
- Plan and disseminate social media content on multiple social media platforms.
- Take photos, videos, and other relevant media to use on social media and other online avenues
- Design and develop marketing materials for targeted audiences
- Responses to prospects (new client proposals, brochures)
- Welcome packages and personalized letters
- Newsletters
- Marketing emails
- Blogs
- Biographies
- Website and Social Media Material
- Implement Search Engine Optimization strategies to increase visibility on all relevant search engines
- Call current and former clients (on behalf of the firm) to check-in and see if there is anything the firm can do to assist them, or whether they have friends or family that may need the firm’s help
- Contact potential referral sources to arrange meetings with the owner and build referral relationships
- Maintain the top of mind awareness system to deepen relationships and increase value of current referral sources
- Keep the Client related sections of the Firm’s website and social media (Facebook, Twitter and Linked In accounts) up-to-date and fresh
- Contact organizations that would be willing to invite firm attorneys to speak to their members, clients, or service populations
- Keep abreast of the Firm’s event calendar and ongoing and upcoming projects and programs in order to inform prospective clients and answer questions from staff
- The Marketing Assistant will maintain the Firm’s marketing documents and materials (electronic and paper) in locations that are accessible to the Owner and Office Manager
- Participate in weekly marketing and sales meetings with the Owner and Staff.
- Lead by example with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Comply with all rules and regulations as stated in the Firm’s Policies and Procedures
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Maintaining social media calendars
- Launching and executing marketing campaigns
- Creating pre- and post-engagement customer journeys
- Designing flyers, mailers, ads, and other digital media
- Measuring metrics and the success of campaigns
- Degree in Business or Marketing preferred
- Excellent and demonstrated Copy Writing Skills
- Graphic Design and Social Media Skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud preferred
- Proactive thinking
- Deadline-oriented
- High attention to details
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must know how to properly hypothesize the success of a campaign and accurately measure the metrics that matter.
Marketing Specialist
At The Nieves Law Firm, we believe in creating trusting relationships with clients. We are a supportive, empowering, and strategic firm that takes the “criminal” out of criminal defense. Our mission is to restore the reputations of those accused of crimes and help them plan for the future.
We are seeking a Marketing Specialist to help with the strategizing and execution of our marketing plan. Experience working in a law firm or relevant legal education is a plus.
The primary responsibility of the Marketing Specialist within The Nieves Law Firm is to convey the NLF brand to our industry and the community at large. The Marketing Specialist is expected to create innovative and fresh ideas that will create a competitive advantage for the firm, present the brand in a positive light, and spread the message of what the firm stands for and what we stand against so we are receiving targeted and qualified leads for the Intake team.
Responsibilities
- Research and propose new marketing avenues and lead generating ideas
- Create hypotheses for marketing campaigns and oversee the execution of each campaign
- Develop and execute approved marketing plans
- Develop marketing materials for targeted audiences and practice areas such as attorney brag sheets, lead magnets, and infographics
- Analyze and measure the Firm’s SEO, PPC, LSA results
- Create pre/mid/post engagement marketing materials for distribution such as fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, infographics, etc.
- Run and analyze reports for marketing insights and summarize for the Owner
- A/B Test Marketing Campaigns
- Provide Cost of Acquisition Reports to Owner
- Manage the digital marketing team
- Ensure timely edits and updates to the website
- Make suggestions for website copy changes
- Create copy for website pages that will increase authority and relevance of site
- Work with the digital marketing team to create relevant landing pages for lead magnets
- SEO
- PPC
- Local Service Ads
- Create campaigns for targeted email blasts for select mailing lists and groups
- Ensure timely distribution of the firm’s newsletter
- Generate Reviews & Testimonials for the Firm
- Optimize and distribute visual media on the firm’s YouTube channel, website, and other social and online platforms
- Develop a monthly social media calendar and cross-post across the Firm’s social media platforms
- Identify and implement ways to increase the engagement and following on the Firm’s social media platforms
- Create and Manage social media ads
- Ensure the timely production of FAQs and online Video Content
- Identify opportunities for the firm’s attorneys to host or participate in events at which prospective clients will be present
- Identify target rich environments for firm attorneys to put-on seminars for prospective clients, and referral sources
- Identify outside organizations that would be willing to invite firm attorneys to speak to their members, clients, or employees.
- Develop NLF community outreach programs and seminars
- Create relationships with Referral Sources online and develop those relationships offline
- Cultivate the Firm’s Team 100
- Attend networking events on behalf of the firm and build referral relationships
- Recommend and develop ads for local media
- Secure NLF features on radio, TV, podcast and other publications
- Provide reports as required by the Owner.
- Maintain the Firm’s marketing documents and materials (electronic and paper) in locations that are accessible to the Owner.
- Keep abreast of the Firm’s calendar and ongoing and upcoming projects
- Participate in staff meetings with the Owner and Staff. Lead by example with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Comply with all rules and regulations as stated in the Firm’s Policies and Procedures.
