Legal Secretary

Full job description

Responsibilities:

Maintain attorney(s) calendar book and tickler system

Schedule meetings, experts, attorneys and co-counsel and schedule court appearances

Review and re-index mail in OnBase for review and action by attorney and calendaring

Compose correspondence and memos to request or provide information

Contact clients to obtain desired information as requested by attorneys

Maintain electronic confidential legal files and ensure that each file is organized and documented regarding activity

Prepare discovery, pre-trial and trial documents for filing with court

Schedule, calendars and all discovery initiated by plaintiff(s) and defendant(s)

Provide legal secretarial support on either short- or long-term assignments

Answer and screen telephone calls

Transcribe dictation including correspondence relating to litigation

Assist and provide back up for other secretaries

Maintain current knowledge of court rules

Perform additional tasks

Participate in department and company projects

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED

7 years of defense trial, litigation experience in a similar industry

3 years recent California Civil litigation experience

Trial preparation experiences a must

Good organization and communication skills

Thorough knowledge of court procedures

Strong initiative and ability to work independently

Computer literate – proficient in MS Word; knowledge of case management software; type 70+ wpm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person