What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at COOPERATIVE OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS?
Schmid & Voiles seeks a Legal Secretary for its Walnut Creek office to perform diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department.
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 wpmThorough knowledge of court procedures
To apply, send resume with cover letter to HR@CAPphysicians.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Experience:
- California civil litigation: 3 years (Required)
- trial preparation: 1 year (Required)
- defense trial, litigation: 7 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Salary : $75,000 - $92,000