Overview
Litigation Secretary Jobs in California at Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP.
Prestigious Irvine based insurance defense firm is seeking an experienced civil litigation secretary for its Warranty (Lemon Law) department. This position is 100% remote. The Legal Secretary performs a broad range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support duties for two or more attorneys. Organizes and maintains all files, calendars/scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters under direct supervision of attorneys.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements
- Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
- E-Filing documents
- Handling calendaring for attorneys
- Receiving and placing telephone calls; scheduling and making appointments
- Saving emails to the file
- Organizing and maintaining documents, and case files
- Assisting attorneys in collecting information relevant to caseloads
- Drafting and typing office memos, letters and other correspondence
- Performing other work-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Minimum of three to five years of relevant work experience in the legal field; equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered
- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management (e.g., briefs, summonses, complaints, motions, pleadings and discovery)
- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules
- Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures
- Familiarity with litigation management software systems preferred
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point; ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer; proficient with internet research
- Accurate typing skills with the ability to type 60 WPM
- Previous calendaring experience
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
- Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details
- Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
We offer competitive benefits and a great teamwork environment!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have legal calendaring experience?
Experience:
- Legal secretary: 2 years (Required)
- Civil Litigation: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Title: Litigation Secretary
Company: Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP.
Location: California
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