Job Description

We're Hiring: Legal Secretary III (Hybrid)!
We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary III to support our legal team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
Location: Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Work Mode: Flexible office & remote
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Pay: Competitive salary (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard business hours
Duration: Permanent/Full-time
Role: Legal Secretary III
Local candidates only (must be able to work onsite in Walnut Creek, CA 3 days per week).
What You'll Do
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
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life,
AD&D, LTD, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, separate sick time, and paid
holidays
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and join our dedicated team!

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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