Legal Secretary
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
*** Recruiter Notes ***
*** No relocation/ local talent only / hybrid 2 days per week however they Must work on site 3 days a week at the law firm.***
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
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental vision life AD&D LTD 401(k) with employer match PTO and separate sick time and paid holidays
Key Skills
- Diploma
- ICT
- Fire
- Flash
- ACCA
- AV
