Mid-sized San Diego law firm seeks full-time Legal Secretary (not a Paralegal) to team with Partners and Associates in a busy and fast-paced insurance defense practice. Duties primarily include generating and managing correspondence, pleadings, and discovery documents, calendaring, filing, mail, and client & vendor communications. We are looking for a dependable, well-organized and efficient person who is motivated, takes initiative, has an excellent work ethic, has a positive attitude, and is capable of handling complex matters and large caseload. Some remote working is permitted but in-office time required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house corporation working as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal.
- Must know how to E-File, Calendar, and draft Tables of Contents/Authorities.
- Ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Typing speed minimum 60-70 WPM
- Dictation and transcription experience is preferred but not required
- Must be up-to-date on California procedural laws and rules of the court
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
BENEFITS:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Sick pay / paid holidays / PTO
- Transportation stipend
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 – 40.0 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Diego, CA 92101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Legal Secretary (not paralegal): 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101
