We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary III to join a team in Walnut Creek, CA. This role offers the chance to provide high-level litigation support and trial preparation assistance within a busy defense law practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain attorney calendars and tickler systems
• Schedule meetings with clients, experts, attorneys, co-counsel, and court appearances
• Review and re-index mail for attorney action and calendaring
• Draft and edit correspondence and memos
• Contact clients to obtain requested information
• Maintain and organize electronic legal files with accurate documentation
• Prepare discovery, pre-trial, and trial documents for court filing
• Manage scheduling and coordination of discovery for both plaintiffs and defendants
• Provide short- and long-term legal secretarial support as needed
• Answer and screen telephone calls
• Transcribe dictation and/or type from handwritten drafts (pleadings, court forms, reports, releases, etc.)
• Provide back-up assistance for other secretaries
• Stay current on court rules and procedures
• Participate in departmental and firm-wide projects

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 7 years of defense trial and litigation experience in a similar industry
• Minimum 3 years of recent California Civil litigation experience
• Strong trial preparation experience required

Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of court procedures
• Ability to work independently with strong initiative
• Proficiency in MS Word and case management software
• Typing speed of 70+ wpm

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $75,000 – $92,000 annually (Depending on experience and qualifications)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, separate sick time, and paid holidays

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