Legal Secretary III/ Senior Litigation Secretary (Hybrid) Job at Tap Growth ai i

Overview

🌟 We're Hiring: Legal Secretary III (Hybrid)! 🌟

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary III to support our legal team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.

📍 Location: Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
⏰ Work Mode: Flexible office & remote
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Pay: Competitive salary (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard business hours
Duration: Permanent/Full-time
💼 Role: Legal Secretary III

Local candidates only (must be able to work onsite in Walnut Creek, CA 3 days per week).

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.

Education and Experience

• 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, and paid holidays

Ready to take your career to the next level? 🚀 Apply now and join our dedicated team!