Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Job Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Maintain attorney(s) calendar book and tickler system.
• Schedule meetings, experts, attorneys and co-counsel and schedule court appearances.
• Review and re-index mail in OnBase for review and action by attorney and calendaring.
• Compose correspondence and memos to request or provide information.
• Contact clients to obtain desired information as requested by attorneys.
• Maintain confidential electronic legal files and ensure that each file is organized and documented regarding activity.
• Prepare discovery, pre-trial and trial documents for filing with court.
• Schedule, calendars and all discoveries initiated by plaintiff(s) and defendant(s).
• Provide legal secretarial support for either short- or long-term assignments.
• Answer and screen telephone calls.
• Transcribe dictation including correspondence relating to litigation.
• Assist and provide back up for other secretaries.
• Maintain current knowledge of court rules.
• Perform additional tasks.
• Participating in department and company projects.
  

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 7 years of defense trial, litigation experience in a similar industry.
• 3 years of recent California Civil litigation experience.
• Trial preparation experiences a must.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of court procedures.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Computer literate – proficient in MS Word; knowledge of case management software; type 70+ wpm.
  

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental vision, life, AD&D, LTD, 401(k) with employer match, PTO and separate sick time, and paid holidays.

Recruitment Partner: Sperton

This position is exclusively managed by Sperton, a global talent partner connecting high-performing professionals with leading organizations worldwide.