Legal Secretary

Schmid & Voiles seeks a Legal Secretary for its Walnut Creek office to perform diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department.

Essential Duties and 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. Assist and provide back up for other secretaries Maintain current knowledge of court rules Perform additional tasks Participate 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 recent California Civil litigation experience Trial preparation experience a must

Other Skills and Abilities:

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+ wpmThorough knowledge of court procedures To apply, send resume with cover letter to HR@CAPphysicians.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Wellness program

Experience:

California civil litigation: 3 years (Required) trial preparation: 1 year (Required) defense trial, litigation: 7 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Walnut Creek, CA 94596