Job Description
Job Description
Legal Secretary III (Walnut Creek)
This employer is a dedicated law firm that represents Physicians that have liability Insurance coverages & the employer seeks a Legal Secretary to perform diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department, in Walnut Creek.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Maintain attorney(s) calendar book and tickler system
- Schedule meetings with clients, experts, attorneys and co-counsel and schedule court appearances
- Review and re-index mail in OnBase for review and action by attorney and calendaring of same
- 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 coordinate all aspects of 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 and / or type from handwritten material or rough draft copy, including correspondence relating to litigation (pleadings, court forms, reports, summaries, releases, etc.)
- 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 GED7 years of defense trial, litigation experience in a similar industry3 years recent California Civil litigation experienceTrial preparation experience a mustOther Skills and Abilities :
Good organization and communication skillsThorough knowledge of court proceduresStrong initiative and ability to work independentlyComputer literate – proficient in MS Word; knowledge of case management software; type 70+ wpmSalary Range : $75,000 - $92,000 / year
Company Description
Shifts – Must be open for day shift : This employer is a dedicated law firm that represents Physicians that have liability Insurance coverages & the employer seeks a Legal Secretary to perform diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department, in Walnut Creek.
Company Description
Shifts – Must be open for day shift : This employer is a dedicated law firm that represents Physicians that have liability Insurance coverages & the employer seeks a Legal Secretary to perform diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department, in Walnut Creek.