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, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,