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Legal Secretary

Walnut Creek, California Legal Full-Time Fee: $300 to $500

About the Role

This role provides legal secretarial support to attorneys handling insurance defense and civil litigation matters, managing calendars, filings, and case documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain attorney calendars, tickler systems, and court appearance scheduling.
  • Prepare discovery, pre-trial, and trial documents for court filing.
  • Compose correspondence and maintain organized, confidential legal files.
  • Transcribe dictation and provide backup support to other secretaries.
  • Maintain current knowledge of court rules and procedures.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 7 years of defense trial or litigation experience in a similar industry.
  • 3 years of recent California civil litigation experience.
  • Proficient in MS Word and case management software; typing speed of 70+ WPM.
  • Client specifically requested insurance defense/civil litigation background, law firm setting only, no relocation or hybrid.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance, LTD coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO and separate sick time, paid holidays