Legal Secretary III

Legal Secretary III Job Poster :

Wisestep-Inc Skills:

Case management software, Ligitation, Case management, OnBase, Litigation support software, Electronic document management systems, Interpersonal skil |

Location:

Walnut Creek , California ,

United States Of America Views:

8 Key Responsibilities Maintain attorney(s) calendar book and tickler system Schedule meetings with clients, experts, attorneys and co-counsel and schedule court appearances Review and re-index mail in OnBase for review and action by attorney and calendaring of same Compose correspondence and memos to request or provide information Contact clients to obtain desired information as requested by attorneys Maintain electronic confidential 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 coordinate all aspects of discovery initiated by plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) Provide legal secretarial support on either short- or long-term assignments Answer and screen telephone calls Transcribe dictation and/or type from handwritten material or rough draft copy, including correspondence relating to litigation (pleadings, court forms, reports, summaries, releases, etc.) Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED 7 years of defense trial, litigation experience in a similar industry 3 years recent California Civil litigation experience Trial preparation experience a must Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to maintain confidentiality Familiarity with court rules and procedures Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Technical Skills & Experience Experience with case management software Familiarity with litigation support software Ability to learn and adapt to new software and systems Strong typing skills Ability to transcribe dictation Experience with OnBase Familiarity with electronic document management systems Ability to maintain and organize electronic files Preferred Qualifications Computer proficiency Case management Criminal defense Litigation Experience working in a law firm or legal department Ability to work in a team environment Strong problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines