Senior Legal Secretary/ Litigation Secretary III/ Trial Secretary at Tap Growth ai

We're Hiring: Legal Secretary III (Hybrid)!

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary III to support our legal team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.

Location: Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Work Mode: Flexible office & remote

Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Pay: Competitive salary (based on experience)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard business hours

Duration: Permanent/Full-time

Role: Legal Secretary III

Local candidates only (must be able to work onsite in Walnut Creek, CA 3 days per week).

What You'll Do

• Maintain attorney calendars and tickler systems
• Schedule meetings with clients, experts, attorneys, co-counsel, and court
  
  

appearances

• Review and re-index mail for attorney action and calendaring
• Draft and edit correspondence and memos
• Contact clients to obtain requested information
• Maintain and organize electronic legal files with accurate documentation
• Prepare discovery, pre-trial, and trial documents for court filing
• Manage scheduling and coordination of discovery for both plaintiffs and
  
  

defendants

• Provide short- and long-term legal secretarial support as needed
• Answer and screen telephone calls
• Transcribe dictation and/or type from handwritten drafts (pleadings, court
  
  

forms, reports, releases, etc.)

• Provide back-up assistance for other secretaries
• Stay current on court rules and procedures
• Participate in departmental and firm-wide projects.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 7 years of defense trial and litigation experience in a similar
  
  

industry

• Minimum 3 years of recent California Civil litigation experience
• Strong trial preparation experience required
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of court procedures
• Ability to work independently with strong initiative
• Proficiency in MS Word and case management software
• Typing speed of 70+ wpm
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life,
  
  

AD&D, LTD, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, separate sick time, and paid

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Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and join our dedicated team!