Legal Secretary
State Farm · San Diego, CA · Yesterday
Legal$57k–$65k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with calendaring and scheduling
- Process mail and electronic/paper filing
- Schedule litigation events, including depositions, mediations, and hearings
- Draft routine correspondence and legal documents
- Handle phone responsibilities and some reception duties
- Communicate with clients
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous experience: 1-2 years of recent civil defense litigation secretarial experience, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
- Key skills: Calendaring and scheduling experience within a legal environment, strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, e-filing experience, knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements, strong written and oral communication skills, accurate typing skills
- Technology/software experience: Working knowledge of California electronic filing system, Microsoft Office Suite, Case Management system, Document Storage system
Benefits
- Potential starting salary range: $57,000.00 - $65,000.00
- Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary
- Healthcare benefits: State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, offers multiple healthcare plan options, and covers 100% of in-network preventative care
- Wellness programs: Vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more
- Education benefits: Industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring
- Time off: Up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days
- Retirement: Free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary
- Community involvement: Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund
Pay and Schedule
- Potential starting salary range: $57,000.00 - $65,000.00
- Annual raise and bonus potential
- Hybrid role with hours in the office and virtually, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM