Legal Secretary

GPAC

  • Sacramento, CA
  • $55,000-70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
Premier Law firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team. This firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence and is looking for a Legal Secretary with a minimum of 4 years of recent secretarial litigation experience to contribute to their continued success. Experience in employment law, professional liability, and general liability defense is preferred. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a solid grasp of civil litigation, possess exceptional calendaring and organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to thrive independently within a bustling office setting. This is a hybrid position - 3 days in office.Primary Responsibilities:
  • Editing and finalizing various legal documents, letters, and reports.
  • Manually managing calendars (utilizing Outlook).
  • Handling filings with both state and federal courts, including electronic filings.
  • General administrative tasks encompassing phone correspondence, expense reports, travel arrangements, and the efficient management of attorneys' schedules.
  • Efficiently juggling multiple cases and supporting several attorneys.
  • Excelling both as an independent worker and as a team player.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of recent litigation experience, preferably in eemployment law, professional liability, and general liability defense.
  • Experience with state and federal court filing, including e-filing experience
  • Adept knowledge of calendaring, encompassing state and federal court regulations, dates, and procedures, sans reliance on calendaring software.
  • Proficiency in using various technical tools, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Competence in preparing Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC) within Word.
  • History of crafting diverse legal documents such as motions (e.g., MSJs), discovery materials, pleadings, and judicial council forms.
  • Outstanding communication abilities, coupled with a highly organized nature.
  • Familiarity with software applications like iManage, Coyote Analytics, Westlaw - Deadline Assistant, and PACER.
  • Capacity to adeptly handle multiple tasks concurrently, even under pressure.
  • Openness to constructive feedback and adeptness at working independently with minimal supervision while delivering results.
  • Demonstrated teamwork orientation.
  • Proficiency in technology and a quick, efficient work style, all while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
  • Collaboration skills, contributing to a shared mission with colleagues.
  • A proactive attitude, including a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
  • A strong work ethic and commitment to the role.
Why Choose This Firm:This law firm is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Joining their team offers the following benefits:
  • Competitive compensation packages based on experience.
  • Comprehensive dental, medical, and vision insurance coverage along with a 401k plan.
  • Dedication to maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a Hybrid schedule
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • The opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and talented group of professionals.
  • Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm.
Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.If you're interested in making a change, reach out to me today. All resume submissions and conversations completely confidential, to learn more about this opportunity. Please include your resume, cover lette

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