CBL Legal Talent
Legal Secretary (Litigation)
CBL Legal Talent, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Legal Secretary (Civil Litigation)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Onsite
Base Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents using correct formatting, based on local rules of the court
E-filing and/or hard copy filings with courts
Timely send correspondence and client documents
Schedule conference rooms for client meetings and depositions; arrange technology requirements
Communicate with clients, vendors and opposing counsel
Keep current with Insurance Litigation Guidelines
Process invoices and submit to accounting department for payment
Copy, scan, print and fax documents
Calendaring all events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook
Ability to calculate legal deadlines in accordance with statutory local, state, federal and appellate rules
File Management Knowledge of ProLaw is a plus
Keep files updated and current in electronic format
Open and close out files according to firm policy, ensuring legal requirements are met
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail
Strong communication, grammar, proofreading and time management
Communicate with attorneys regarding progress on tasks, confirm priorities if necessary
Perform other duties as needed based on practice area and firm demands
Knowledge of Kofax Power or Adobe PDF editing software, a plus
Experience
At least two years of experience in all phases of civil litigation (discovery, trial, appeals): Understanding of litigation, local, state, federal and administrative rules, law and motion and related docketing requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - experience creating initial drafts of pleadings, tracking changes in Word, scheduling and managing appointments in Outlook
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Base Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents using correct formatting, based on local rules of the court
E-filing and/or hard copy filings with courts
Timely send correspondence and client documents
Schedule conference rooms for client meetings and depositions; arrange technology requirements
Communicate with clients, vendors and opposing counsel
Keep current with Insurance Litigation Guidelines
Process invoices and submit to accounting department for payment
Copy, scan, print and fax documents
Calendaring all events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook
Ability to calculate legal deadlines in accordance with statutory local, state, federal and appellate rules
File Management Knowledge of ProLaw is a plus
Keep files updated and current in electronic format
Open and close out files according to firm policy, ensuring legal requirements are met
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail
Strong communication, grammar, proofreading and time management
Communicate with attorneys regarding progress on tasks, confirm priorities if necessary
Perform other duties as needed based on practice area and firm demands
Knowledge of Kofax Power or Adobe PDF editing software, a plus
Experience
At least two years of experience in all phases of civil litigation (discovery, trial, appeals): Understanding of litigation, local, state, federal and administrative rules, law and motion and related docketing requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - experience creating initial drafts of pleadings, tracking changes in Word, scheduling and managing appointments in Outlook
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