tempaveteran is hiring: Legal Secretary III in Walnut Creek

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 GED
• 7 years of defense trial, litigation experience in a similar industry
• 3 years recent California Civil litigation experience
• Trial preparation experience a must

Other Skills and Abilities

• 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

Salary 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.