Senior Legal Secretary/ Litigation Secretary III/ Trial Secretary Job at Tap Growth ai, Walnut Creek, CA

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  • Tap Growth ai
  • Walnut Creek, CA

Job Description

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

holidays

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

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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