Available Jobs

Here is a partial list of career opportunities currently available through Pathways Personnel. Please call (415) 391-2060 to speak to a Pathways recruitment specialist for a complete listing of our current job openings.

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1. Financial Analyst -#AD033108

The San Francisco office has an opening for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance Analysis group. The Financial Analyst will assist in the preparation of various financial reports, analyses, and presentations and participate in the annual budget development and forecasting processes. Primary responsibilities of the position include preparing various financial reports, analyses, and presentations for the financial analysis manager, director of finance, CFO, practice section leaders, office administrators, senior management and the executive management team; assisting various business groups, offices and sections with strategic analyses of industry sectors, geographic regions and key competitors for the purpose of business development efforts including identification of potential clients, lateral hires and merger candidates; and identifying and researching monthly, quarterly and annual variances to budget and forecast, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement. The successful individual will ensure that proper financial processes and deadlines are met, develop and implement internal processes and procedures, and assist in the coordination and execution of these to support and comply with FP&A policy and procedures. He/She will participate in the development of the annual budget, long-range plan and monthly forecast and consolidate and prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting package for department managers.

Experience: The successful candidate should have extensive analytical and financial modeling experience; exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation, be service oriented and team focused with a high degree of initiative and follow through; a minimum BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting; and at least three to six years related experience, preferably in a large law firm or professional services environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent computer skills with MS Office (Excel pivot tables, Power Point presentations, Access and Word). Additionally, experience with CMS.Net, MS Analysis Services, MS Reporting Services, Aderant's BI applications and SQL considered a plus. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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2. Audit Manager and Senior - #AD033108-2

Audit Senior Requirements: • CPA license • Ability plan, complete field work and wrap audit engagements • Excellent written & oral communication skills • Self motivated • Strong organizational skills • Strong computer skills, proficient Excel and Word

Audit Manager Requirements: • CPA license • Ability to manage multiple audit engagements • Supervisory and staff development skills • Practice development experience • Work independently • Excellent written & oral communication skills • Self motivated • Strong organizational skills • Strong computer skills, proficient in Excel and Word

Benefits Available: • Competitive salary • 401K including profit sharing • Accrued Time Off (vacation and sick days) • Medical, dental and vision benefits • Cafeteria plan • Flexible work schedule • Education assistance program • Group life insurance – firm pays premium • Group disability insurance – firm pays premium. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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3. PE-DOC Review Attorneys - Rolling Reviews - #PJCC033108

Electronic document review attorneys needed for ongoing document review in SF. Projects are indefinite in length. Recent electronic document review experience and active CA Bar required. Hourly pay rate is $40/HR. Please submit a current resume listing recent electronic doc. review experience. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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4. In-House Litigation Paralegal (Driect Hire) - #PJ033108

Prestigious SF corporation has immediate need for a litigation paralegal to assist their counsel in responding to discovery by coordinating and participating in document reviews/productions related to pending lawsuits and subpoenas. Position coordinates document scanning projects with outside counsel/vendors and manages local/national counsel with company related litigation. Salary DOE. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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5. Lease Administrator - #JJ033108

Large outdoor media firm is currently seeking a Lease Administrator for their Real Estate Leasing Department located in Berkeley. This person will be assisting leasing agents, processing monthly rents, interacting with customers, completing document changes and updates. Requirements include AA degree or related experience, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, strong mathematical aptitude, good communication skills, both written and verbal. Salary is up to 45K DOE. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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6. Executive Assistant - #TK033108

South San Francisco Biotech Company seeks an Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant will provide advanced support to the Executive VP of Legal Affairs and to the legal department by coordinating assigned tasks and projects simultaneously. You must have strong Word, Excel and knowledge of PowerPoint. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years experience in an administrative role. Salary is up to $65K DOE. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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7. Executive Assistant - #TK033108-2

A prominent San Francisco firm is looking for a receptionist/administrative assistant with over 1 year experience. The right candidate must have excellent communication skills, high energy and the ability to multi task. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a plus. The salary is up to $40K. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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8. Patent Prosecution Secretaries - S.F. and Peninsula - #DB033108-1

Several positions are available at the Bay Areas most prestigious law firms. Candidates should have 3+ years recent patent prosecution experience. Positions available in bio-sciences and other fields. Firms will pay up to $82K depending on experience. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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9. Intellectual Property Litigation Secretaries – S.F. and Peninsula - #DB033108-2

Several leading international law firms have retained us to recruit the best I.P. litigation secretaries in the Bay Area. These firms offer great perks including transportation allowances, bonuses and a huge array of benefits. Successful candidates will have 3+ years of I.P. Litigation experience and a stable work history. Positions pay up to $85K depending on experience. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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10. Executive Legal Secretary – S.F. - #DB033108-3

One of the best law firms in the U.S. has a need for an Executive Legal Secretary supporting the Head of their Litigation Group. In addition to solid litigation experience, strong administrative skills are needed. The position requires great communication and organizational skills. 5+ years of legal secretarial experience supporting a senior/managing partner required. Position pays up to $75K. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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11. Secretarial Supervisor - #CC033108-1

Our client is a large international firm with an east coast headquarters and a rapidly expanding Peninsula office. They are seeking an experienced Secretarial Supervisor to manage the secretarial and word processor staff of 30. The firm has a top notch management team that believes in having a fun dynamic work place where people are treated like professionals. The duties would include training and professional development, recruiting, conflict resolution and performance evaluations. The right candidate should 5+ years of secretarial experience and 2+ years at the management level. Big firm experience is preferred. The firm has a tremendous compensation package. The salary range is open and flexible for the right candidate depending on years of experience. Salary up to 100K, DOE. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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12. Corporate Paralegal - #CC033108-03

Our client is a full-service law firm with a national and international practice. Founded in early 1900’s, the firm now has over 800 lawyers located in major cities throughout the United States. The firm has a diversified client list which helps ensure long term stability at all times. Our client prides itself on maintaining a friendly, easy-going work environment with a strong commitment to customer service.

They are seeking a Mid to Senior level Corporate Paralegal for a newly created position in their Corporate Practice Group. This position will also provide some remote support to Corporate attorneys in the Firm’s Menlo Park office. This paralegal is responsible for extensive, large “closings,” and corporate mergers and acquisitions. Must be highly motivated, independent worker. Requires excellent communication and organizational skills to multi-task on a variety of simultaneous “deals.” Requires 5-plus years experience in transactional work. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Skilled with all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 1,750 billable hours per year. Salary review December 1. Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program, or B.A. degree require with minimum one-year California experience required. (Must meet statutory requirements under Business & Professions Code 6450.) SALARY: Up to 95K, DOE. Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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13. Senior Litigation Paralegal - #CC033108-4

Prestigious 900+ attorney international law firm that is committed to providing the highest quality of legal service to advance the welfare of their firm and clients seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal. With offices throughout the United States, Asia and Europe the firm’s goal is to become recognized as one of the greatest law firms in the world. The firm has an outstanding Paralegal program that offers great training and career development tools to it’s staff.

In their Menlo Park office the experienced Litigation Legal Assistant will provide litigation support to attorneys as well as managing complex litigation cases in intellectual property and securities.

Responsibilities include analyzing deposition testimony and case documents, organizing information by preparing summaries, chronologies, binders, witness files, etc., assisting in the preparation of discovery, motions, hearings, arbitration mediation and trial as well as performing routine projects.

The successful candidate must possess a BA/BS degree, or a Paralegal Certificate from an American Bar Association approved paralegal program, plus a minimum of three years experience as a litigation legal assistant. Law firm experience is required. Ability to perform basic research and cite check utilizing WESTLAW and LEXIS needed. Trial experience is needed and knowledge of Concordance and LiveNote is a plus. SALARY: Up to 110K, DOE Submit Application - Be sure to reference job number.

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