Legal Secretary (Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation)

No relocation / hybrid / Law Firm

Responsibilities :

• Maintain attorney(s) calendar book and tickler system
• Schedule meetings, experts, attorneys and co-counsel and schedule court appearances
• Review and re-index mail in OnBase for review and action by attorney and calendaring
• 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 all 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 including correspondence relating to litigation
• 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 :