Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.
Legal Secretary III
Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc., Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
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Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. provided pay range This range is provided by Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $92,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.
Schmid & Voiles, the dedicated law firm for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. seeks a Legal Secretary to perform diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department, in Walnut Creek. Our dedicated employees are the essential element to CAP’s success. CAP’s team of well-trained professionals with a commitment to excellence has helped deliver to our member physicians an unparalleled quality of products and services. Our corporate culture and collegial collaboration of minds and efforts is unmatched.
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 backup for other secretaries
Maintain current knowledge of court rules
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
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Insurance
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Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. provided pay range This range is provided by Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $92,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.
Schmid & Voiles, the dedicated law firm for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. seeks a Legal Secretary to perform diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department, in Walnut Creek. Our dedicated employees are the essential element to CAP’s success. CAP’s team of well-trained professionals with a commitment to excellence has helped deliver to our member physicians an unparalleled quality of products and services. Our corporate culture and collegial collaboration of minds and efforts is unmatched.
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 backup for other secretaries
Maintain current knowledge of court rules
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
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job:
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Get notified when a new job is posted.
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