Legal Secretary

Bremer-Whyte-Brown-; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance (HMO/PPO) – employer

Dental insurance – employer-paid

Vision coverage

Wellness incentives

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Legal Secretary to join our award-winning team. We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm, recognized for our sixth consecutive year in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 'Best Law Firms' rankings.

As a Legal Secretary, you will have an essential role in supporting our attorneys and clients, and contributing to our continued success. Salary range: $60,000-$80,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of recent secretarial experience required.
• Insurance Defense, Civil Litigation, or Personal Injury background preferred.
• Knowledge of California court filing/e-filing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Sharp attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, reliable team player with a professional yet outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and/or process legal documents, such as pleadings, briefs, agreements, correspondence, and forms.
• Maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments and calendaring deadlines.
• Handle correspondence with clients and attorneys.
• File legal documents timely and accurately with California courts using e-filing procedures.
• Proofread documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to filing or distribution.
• Assist with miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Professional demeanor

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Legal Secretary to join our award-winning team. We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm, recognized for our sixth consecutive year in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 'Best Law Firms' rankings. As a Legal Secretary, you will have an essential role in supporting our attorneys and clients, and contributing to our continued success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and/or process legal documents, such as pleadings, briefs, agreements, correspondence, and forms
• Maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments and calendaring deadlines
• Handle correspondence with clients and attorneys
• File legal documents timely and accurately with California courts using e-filing procedures
• Proofread documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to filing or distribution
• Assist with miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned

• Minimum of 1 year of recent secretarial experience required. Insurance Defense, Civil Litigation, or Personal Injury background preferred

• Knowledge of California court filing/e-filing procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
• Sharp attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, reliable team player with a professional yet outgoing personality

Our firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous medical insurance (HMO/PPO) – employer-paid premium up to 100% + employer funded HRA (for PPO plans)
• Dental insurance – employer-paid premium up to 100%
• Vision coverage
• Wellness incentives, including rewards program
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment that promotes career development and a healthy work-life balance.

About Us:At Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara (BWB&O), we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication to our clients. With 200 attorneys across nine offices in four states, and a strong foothold in the legal community, we have built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across various practice areas. Learn more at https://bremerwhyte.com/

Equal Opportunity Statement:BWB&O is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

For more information about how we use your personal information, please visit https://bremerwhyte.com/privacy-policy/.

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000