LEGAL SECRETARY III

Legal Secretary Schmid & Voiles, the dedicated law firm for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. seeks a Legal Secretary to performs diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department, in Orange County. Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Maintain attorney(s) calendar book and tickler system Schedule meetings with clients, experts, attorneys and co-counsel and schedule court appearances Review and re-index mail in OnBase for review and action by attorney and calendaring of same Compose correspondence and memos to request or provide information Contact clients to obtain desired information as requested by attorneys Maintain electronic confidential legal files and ensure that each file is organized and documented regarding activity Prepare discovery, pre-trial and trial documents for filing with court Schedule, calendars and coordinate all aspects of discovery initiated by plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) Provide legal secretarial support on either short or long term assignments Answer and screen telephone calls Transcribe dictation and/or type from handwritten material or rough draft copy, including correspondence relating to litigation (pleadings, court forms, reports, summaries, releases, etc. Assist and provide back up for other secretaries Maintain current knowledge of court rules Perform additional tasks Participate in department and company projects Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED 7 years of defense trial, litigation experience in a similar industry 3 years recent California Civil litigation experience Trial preparation experience a must Other Skills And Abilities: Good organization and communication skills Thorough knowledge of court procedures Strong initiative and ability to work independently Computer literate proficient in MS Word; knowledge of case management software; type 70+ wpm