Civil Litigation Secretary

Kelly, Trotter & Franzen; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid parking

Flexible spending account

401(k) plan

Job summary

A law firm is seeking a legal assistant for their insurance defense and medical malpractice practice in Long Beach, CA. Applicants need a minimum of 2 to 6 years of civil litigation experience and should possess strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. This in-office role requires proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Adobe. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle transcription tasks. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 6 years of recent civil litigation experience required.
• Must have knowledge of Word, Outlook and Adobe.
• Proven ability to work productively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Must be available to work on site - this is not a remote position.
• Heavy transcription and telephones including scheduling depositions and meetings.
• Compilation and filing of motions and civil litigation pleadings.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Knowledge of Word

Knowledge of Outlook

Knowledge of Adobe

Good phone etiquette

Writing skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Calendaring skills

Knowledge of court filing deadlines

Job description

Insurance Defense / Medical Malpractice Law Firm in beautiful downtown Long Beach, CA.

Minimum 2 to 6 years of recent civil litigation experience required for an in-office position. Insurance defense and medical malpractice experience preferred.

Experience Required

• Must be available to work on site - this is not a remote position
• Must have knowledge of Word, Outlook and Adobe
• Heavy transcription and telephones (scheduling depositions, meetings, etc.)
• Good phone and speaking etiquette, writing, multitasking, organizational, communication and computer skills
• Strong calendaring skills and knowledge of court filing deadlines and procedures
• Compilation and filing of Motions (including Summary Judgment), and all civil litigation pleadings
• Highly motivated, conscientious, detail oriented, self-starter
• Proven ability to work productively in a high pressure, fast pace environment

Great work environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability insurance, along with paid parking, flexible spending account and 401(k) plan.