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Legal Secretary III

Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc.

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY 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
Requirements:

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

Vacancy posted 18 days ago
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