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Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support . This role involves handling diverse secretarial duties, managing legal documentation, and supporting attorneys with litigation and trial preparation.

• Maintain attorney calendars and tickler systems
• Schedule meetings, court appearances, and coordinate with clients, experts, attorneys, and co-counsel
• Review, route, and index mail for attorney review and calendaring
• Draft and compose correspondence and legal memos
• Maintain and organize electronic confidential legal files
• Prepare discovery, pre-trial, and trial documents for filing with the court
• Manage discovery scheduling and coordination for both plaintiff and defense cases
• Provide legal secretarial support for both short- and long-term assignments
• Answer and screen incoming calls
• Transcribe dictation and prepare litigation-related correspondence and pleadings
• Maintain current knowledge of court procedures and rules
• Assist and provide backup support to other secretaries as needed
• Participate in department and company projects
General office administration responsibilities include answering phones, handling mail, maintaining office supplies, coordinating with building and IT services, and ensuring smooth office operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 4–7 years of defense trial and litigation experience in a similar setting
• At least 3 years of recent California Civil litigation experience
• Trial preparation experience
• Proficiency in MS Word and case management software; ability to type 70+ wpm
• Ability to work independently with initiative

Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000 annually (Depending on experience and qualifications)
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, sick time, and paid holidays.

 

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