Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. is hiring: Legal Secretary III in Walnu

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$75,000.00/yr - $92,000.00/yr

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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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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Inferred from the description for this job:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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