Remote Civil Litigation Legal Secretary (3+ yrs)

Resnick & Louis; California; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term disability

Remote work

Industry leading technology

Robust marketing department

Dedicated internal IT department

Job summary

A mid-size national law firm is hiring a Remote Legal Secretary for its California team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience and must demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include calendar management, document preparation, and electronic file management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Word, is required. The firm offers a full benefits package, including long-term disability and industry-leading technology.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of experience in Civil Defense Litigation.
• Prior insurance defense experience is a plus.
• Strong typing and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and schedule appointments.
• Prepare and proof legal documents.
• Handle electronic file management and filings.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

About the job Remote Legal Secretary- CA

Mid-size national civil litigation and insurance defense firm seeking to hire a 3+ year Legal Secretary, who works well individually and as part of a legal team and is willing to go above and beyond to successfully meet the unique needs of our firm.

PRIOR CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE IS A MUST! AT LEAST 3 SOLID YEARS REQUIRED!

We are looking for a reliable, energetic, well-organized Legal Assistant to provide support to our California attorneys.

This person must be a critical thinker, detail oriented, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic, team oriented, and a self-starter.

Must be experienced with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Word.

This position will be fully remote.

Minimum of 3+ years of previous civil litigation experience in a law firm required. Prior insurance defense experience is preferred.

This position plays an intricate role in the day-to-day operations as the legal secretary will perform various functions, including by not limited to, calendar management, document preparation and proofing, document filings, trial preparation, and day to day case management.

Job duties include calendar management, electronic file management, document preparation, filing in both State and Federal Court, and scheduling.

Position Requirements

· At least 3+ years of experience in Civil Defense Litigation. Insurance Defense experience is a big plus.

· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, be detail oriented, hard-working, enthusiastic, team oriented, and a critical thinker.

· Excellent communication skills, typing skills, computer skills and interpersonal skills and professional appearance.

· Active knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, ability to calendar deadlines, and experience in preparing basic legal documents and pleadings.

· Be familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Word.

The firm offers a full benefits package including:

· Long-term disability,

· Remote work,

· Industry leading technology,

· Robust marketing department,

· Dedicated internal IT department.

Please send your resume with salary requirement. Confidentiality in all discussions and negotiations will be maintained.