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Why Walkup?

We are an established top tier law firm committed to fighting for justice for more than 60 years. We are the most awarded plaintiff’s personal injury firm in Northern California. Our focus is doing good for every client. If you are interested in joining our diverse team of good people dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we represent, we’d like to meet you.

Doris Cheng | Shareholder

What we offer

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Work - Home / Office

Health Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

What our people say

“We all share the same vision and that is to do the best we can for the clients. We work well together and we enjoy each other’s company. Its an awesome feeling to help someone in their time of need."

Josette Moreno | Office Services Coordinator

"Our clients are going through a very difficult time in their lives, and I have so much admiration for the level of empathy, respect and professionalism shown to each of them."

Sandra Davis | Director of Finance

“This program confirmed for me that I want to be a trial lawyer,” said Daniel Cassee. “It’s rare that you can get so many fascinating and accomplished trial attorneys in one place. Just to be in the room with them at every step of the process is invaluable.”

Summer Associates | 2022

“The thing that is most enjoyable is making a difference in people’s lives. I love what I do."

Michael A Kelly | Shareholder

Opportunities

Personal Injury Associate

Full-Time

Personal Injury Associate

Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger is looking for an associate attorney with 3 – 7 years of personal injury experience who is eager to work at our firm in San Francisco. The successful candidate should enjoy working as part of a dynamic team with a passion for helping clients find justice and compensation for their injuries.

Minimum Qualifications of the Litigation Associate:

  • 3-10 years of experience in litigation
  • California State Bar License
  • Experience overseeing general liability/personal injury matters as required
  • Draft, review and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents
  • Represent clients at hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
  • Communicate with expert witnesses, insurance company adjusters, witnesses and medical providers
  • Possess excellent written communication skills
  • Capability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Manage a team of paralegals and legal assistants
  • Excellent academic credentials and references required

Position Details of the Personal Injury Associate

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Location: San Francisco, CA
  • Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience.  The total compensation for this position ranges from $135,000 to $200,000. Pay is based on numerous factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, and credentials. In addition to salary, employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, qualified 401k plan, profit sharing, health and life insurance.

Only qualified applicants should apply.

About Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military status, disability, sexual orientation, political ideology, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Paralegal

Full Time

Paralegal

SUMMARY

This employee’s primary duty is preparing responses to discovery for attorney review and approval. This includes obtaining and organizing documents/information from clients and third parties as well as being familiar with entire file. Secondary duties include miscellaneous attorney support.

DUTIES

  • Review file and perform all work required to prepare draft responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories including contention interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, Requests for Admission, Notice of Taking Deposition and Request for Production of Documents (to plaintiff and plaintiff’s expert witnesses), Request for Statement of Damages and Requests for Prior Pleadings and Discovery for attorney review and approval
  • Communicate with attorneys to obtain overview of case, liability and damages to guide drafting of discovery responses
  • Communicate with clients to obtain information and documents to respond to discovery and support liability and damages claims
  • Serve final discovery responses and forward to clients for verification
  • Work with legal assistants to facilitate expert file production prior to expert depositions
  • Order records such as medical records, medical bills, police reports, etc.
  • Summarize medical bills
  • Under close guidance and supervision from attorney provide notifications to lien holders and obtain and index lien information
  • Organize documents obtained from clients including medical bills, wage records, photographs, insurance cards and other relevant documents
  • Attend defense medical examinations
  • Communicate with legal assistants regarding upcoming due dates and deadlines, and be aware of responsible attorneys’ availability for finalizing responses
  • Upon settlement of a matter, coordinate with legal assistants working on the case, to contact all experts and vendors requesting that all outstanding invoicing be promptly emailed or faxed
  • Ensure that any last minute costs are promptly approved and Accounting is made aware to include such costs on the settlement statement
  • Translate/communicate with Spanish speaking possibles and Clients

QUALIFICATIONS

  • College degree preferred or paralegal certificate
  • Must have 3-5+ years of litigation experience, plaintiff experience with personal injury and medical malpractice is a plus
  • Strong familiarity with Code of Civil Procedure rules and requirements
  • Must have knowledge of court filing requirements, including experience with e-filing in state and federal court
  • Strong software skills, knowledge (MS Office Suite) and calendaring
  • Exceptional communication and attention to detail
  • Strong project and task management skills
  • Must be highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
  • Must exhibit well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills

BENEFITS

We offer excellent benefits (medical/dental/FSA), competitive salary and discretionary bonuses and profit sharing contributions.  Hybrid Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy – 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality or gender expression or identity), political ideology, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Legal Assistant

Full-Time

Legal Assistant

SUMMARY: 

The Legal Assistant provides interim coverage our Legal Assistants to provide continual and consistent support to the attorneys and the firm.

DUTIES:

  • Opening and closing cases (includes obtaining signed contracts and authorizations from the client, gathering initial case details, requesting final invoices, circulating closing documents)
  • Prepare and send legal and administrative correspondence (including communications with clients)
  • Format, put in final form and proofread all work product from attorney sent via dictation, hard copy and/or email
  • Make travel arrangements for attorney as needed
  • Receive and manage incoming phone calls, voicemails and emails
  • Receive and manage incoming mail and service documents and handle or route appropriately
  • Order and save investigation reports and/or medical records for cases
  • Transcribe all dictation in a timely manner
  • Maintain attorney’s calendar (Outlook/Compulaw) for all SOL’s, reminders, tentative rulings, appointments, depositions and verifying coverage. Coordinate with master calendar clerk
  • Create, maintain, and organize hard and electronic files
  • Save all incoming documents, deposition transcripts, reports, etc. to the appropriate folder/file and route accordingly
  • Prepare and file all Complaints at appropriate court, serve on all defendants and file POS
  • Upon receipt, save then forward discovery onto attorney, assigned paralegal, and clients
  • Schedule CourtCall, Zoom or in person appearances for cases
  • Coordinate and confirm deposition dates, arrange CSR, and if needed videographer, interpreter
  • Contact Courts as needed to obtain motion hearing dates, verify local rules, and/or special requirements
  • Type, gather supporting documents, organize, and execute filing of all motions and oppositions as instructed by attorney (including tables of contents and tables of authorities, exhibits)
  • Draft, prepare and file all pleadings (hard copy or electronically) at the proper court in a timely manner
  • Trial preparation including preparation of trial binders, exhibits, blow-ups, scheduling experts, MIL’s, CACI jury instructions, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • College degree preferred
  • Must have 3-5+ years of litigation experience, plaintiff experience with personal injury and medical malpractice is a plus
  • Strong familiarity with Code of Civil Procedure rules and requirements
  • Must have knowledge of court filing requirements, including experience with e-filing in state and federal court
  • Strong software skills, knowledge (MS Office Suite) and calendaring
  • Exceptional communication and attention to detail
  • Strong project and task management skills
  • Must be highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
  • Must exhibit well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills

BENEFITS

We offer excellent benefits (medical/dental/FSA), competitive salary and discretionary bonuses and profit sharing contributions.  Hybrid Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy – 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality or gender expression or identity), political ideology, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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In the Community

Walkup team members have consistently contributed to the welfare and improvement of the people and communities of the Bay Area and Northern California.

Consistent with Walkup’s philosophy of giving back, UC Hastings Alumns Michael A. Kelly, Richard H. Schoenberger, and Matthew Davis committed $1 million to scholarships at San Francisco’s oldest and largest law school. The main lecture hall in the new academic building at 333 Golden Gate Avenue bears the Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger name.

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