Legal Secretary: Fast-Paced, Multi-Attorney Support

Wheaton College; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in San Diego is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a fast-paced legal office under the Office Manager. You will assist attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and staff, handling clerical tasks and case materials with accuracy and discretion.

As part of a team, you may back up colleagues and cover overflow work. This role offers the chance to contribute to tort, contracts and environmental practice areas within the legal division.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support in a fast-paced legal office.
• Assist three or more attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and staff, with clerical tasks and overflow work.
• Work under the supervision of the Office Manager (Supervisor I) in the San Diego Legal Division.

Job description

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"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."

About the Position:

Under the supervision of the Office Manager (Supervisor I), the Legal Secretary will provide secretarial support in a fast-paced legal office of the San Diego Legal Division, which consists of litigation and house counsel/transactional attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and administrative staff in the following major specialties of law; Tort, Construction Arbitration, Environmental, Contracts, Employment, Real Property, Inverse Condemnation, legal opinions, and administrative matters. Traditionally each Legal Secretary is assigned to three or more attorneys, but may provide clerical support and assistance to other profession staff. Legal Secretaries are assigned to a team for back-up purposes and assistance with overflow work.

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