Legal Secretary
JustinBradley · Walnut Creek, CA · 3 wk ago
Legal$40/hrFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Type and transcribe correspondence and various legal documents and forms.
- Draft documents and correspondence.
- Organize and maintain files related to current cases and various legal matters.
- Dockets and calendars legal appearances and filing deadlines.
- Provide administrative support to supervising attorneys with more complex depositions, medical examinations, court and arbitration hearings, and work with retained experts.
- Project work as assigned by office supervisor.
Must Have Skills / Requirements
- 3 – 5 years’ experience as a legal secretary or equivalent.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and of proper formats for legal documents, legal procedures and document editing skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong PC skills and knowledge Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have the ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
- Ability to file using an alpha-numeric systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legal software applications.
- Advanced knowledge of practice areas and legal procedures.
Pay
Up to $40/hr.