Legal Secretary

Description

We are looking for a dedicated Legal Secretary to join an established firm in San Diego, California. This role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys, primarily focusing on litigation and some transactional tasks. The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, strong organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative support to a team of attorneys, with a primary focus on assisting two partners.

- Prepare and manage legal documents, including pleadings, discovery materials, and transactional paperwork.

- Coordinate and maintain calendars using Outlook to schedule meetings, deadlines, and court dates.

- Conduct transcription and dictation tasks accurately and efficiently.

- Organize and oversee document management processes to ensure accessibility and accuracy.

- Perform e-filing for both state and federal courts in California.

- Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and grammar.

- Utilize word processing tools to draft and format documents as needed.

- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with attorneys and support staff to meet deadlines.

Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation.

- Proficiency in e-filing systems for California state and federal courts.

- Strong skills in calendar management and scheduling.

- Ability to perform transcription and dictation tasks with precision.

- Excellent grammar and proofreading abilities to ensure document accuracy.

- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook.

- Comfortable working onsite in San Diego, California.

- Notary certification is a plus but not required.

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