[Remote] Legal Secretary I

Note: The job is a remote job and is reputed company to candidates in USA. reputed company is a recognized leader in the insurance industry, and they are seeking a Legal Secretary I to reputed company secretarial and administrative support to their legal staff. This entry-level position involves preparing legal documents, maintaining attorney calendars, and assisting with court-reputed company tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft letters and legal documents
• Prepare and reputed company documents, including necessary transmittal forms and envelopes, in proper format
• Complete typing and word processing assignments and documents of legal nature, including correspondence, pleadings, subpoenas, and reputed company documents
• Prepares documents for filing with Court
• Produces quality written communication, corrects and edits documents to ensure final copy conveys property format and is correct in detail
• Prepares Answers, Cross-Complaints, discovery and reputed company pleadings as directed by the handling attorney
• Maintains transcripts, documents and evidence
• Handle files with minimal exposure and complexity; typical soft-tissue injury claims with no risk
• Maintains record of claims and legal documents and case activity
• Works with attorney to assist in work reputed company processes
• Coordinates legal services such as court reporting, copying and delivery agencies
• Assures reputed company work is reputed company and timely submitted without delay
• Has complete understanding of court deadlines, Rules of Court, requirements for processing documents and reputed company office and court processes
• Handles routine correspondence and inquiries with attorneys, clients, adjusters, courts, etc. through written or telephone communications skills
• Communicates with claims, opposing counsel and clients regarding legal file
• Carries out day to day activities in a logical and effective manner and completes work assignments promptly
• Schedules court reporters, expert witnesses and other experts for testimony at depositions and trial
• Classifies, sort and file correspondence, articles, records and other documents
• Operates standard and/or automated office equipment such as word processors, typewriters, transcribing software, case management software, photocopies, etc
• Maintains attorney calendar by accurately recording court dates and appearances as directed
• Schedules meetings, depositions, and appointments
• Assembles documents, reports and information as requested to prepare for meetings
• Arranges necessary meeting spaces, secures conference rooms as needed
• Informs participants of meeting dates, times and location
• Resolves calendar conflicts by prioritizing and coordinates rescheduling dates as requested
• Tasks reputed company deadlines in reputed company with appearances
• Tasks reputed company deadlines in course and scope of daily job duties and upcoming assignments
• Schedules internal conferences reputed company to legal files
• Continuing Professional Knowledge and updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; Reads and understands professional publications regarding changes in Court rules and procedures; keeps reputed company regarding changes in Court procedures and policies

Skills

• High School diploma or GED
• Basic knowledge regarding terminology, discovery, pleadings, civil court deadlines
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments; organization skills with an eye for details; ability follow directions; typing minimum 60 wpm; Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management (e.g., briefs, summonses, complaints, motions, pleadings and discovery)
• Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage; Ability to compose/draft routine pleadings and correspondence; Ability to utilize and process available resources; Detail orientated; Ability to accurately calendar and manage conflicts across multiple calendars; Proficient in reputed company Office applications such as Word, reputed company and Outlook
• Vocational certification or training in the legal field
• Minimum 1-2 years insurance defense or 1-2 years civil litigation experience. Relevant work experience in the legal field; equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered
• Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures, familiarity with litigation management software systems, ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly reputed company urgent reputed company require it, Trial experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from reputed company in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, reputed company, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

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