What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Excelgens?
Job Title – Legal Secretary
Location – Walnut Creek 92122
Base Salary – $75,000 – $92,000
*** Client Requested > “We want a candidate with Insurance Defense/Civil Litigation experience. ***
*** No relocation/ hybrid / Law Firm ***
Responsibilities:
- Maintain attorney(s) calendar book and tickler system
- Schedule meetings, experts, attorneys and co-counsel and schedule court appearances
- Review and re-index mail in OnBase for review and action by attorney and calendaring
- 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 all 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 including correspondence relating to litigation
- 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 experiences 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
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental vision, life, AD&D, LTD, 401(k) with employer match, PTO and separate sick time, and paid holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $92,000
