Job Description
We're Hiring: Legal Secretary! We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Secretary to join our team in Walnut Creek, United States. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment, proficient in managing administrative tasks and supporting attorneys with their daily responsibilities.
Location: Walnut Creek, CA (Local Candidates only)
Role: Legal Secretary
Work Set-up: Hybrid - 2 days Remote and 3 Days Onsite
What You'll Do - Maintain attorney calendars and tickler systems
- Schedule meetings with clients, experts, attorneys, co-counsel, and court appearances
- Review and re-index mail for attorney action and calendaring
- Draft and edit correspondence and memos
- Contact clients to obtain requested information
- Maintain and organize electronic legal files with accurate documentation
- Prepare discovery, pre-trial, and trial documents for court filing
- Manage scheduling and coordination of discovery for both plaintiffs and defendants
- Provide short- and long-term legal secretarial support as needed
- Answer and screen telephone calls
- Transcribe dictation and/or type from handwritten drafts (pleadings, court forms, reports,releases, etc.)
- Provide back-up assistance for other secretaries
- Stay current on court rules and procedures
- Participate in departmental and firm-wide projects
What We’re Looking For - High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 7 years of defense trial and litigation experience in a similar industry
- Minimum 3 years of recent California Civil litigation experience
- Strong trial preparation experience required
Skills And Abilities - Thorough knowledge of court procedures
- Ability to work independently with strong initiative
- Proficiency in MS Word and case management software
- Typing speed of 70+ wpm
Compensation And Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO
- separate sick time
- paid holidays
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let’s grow together!
Job Tags
Temporary work, Local area,