Legal Secretary

Overview

A legal secretary position is available in Cerritos, California, providing secretarial and administrative support with a focus on legal matters. This role involves organizing legal documents, managing communications, scheduling, and maintaining attorney files.

Responsibilities

• Organize legal documents and create new case matters using legal software.
• Research and compose responses to inquiries from insureds, claimants, attorneys, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare Notices of Appearance, hearing and deposition notices, and maintain records and reports.
• Schedule hearings and depositions for attorneys.
• Maintain attorney files and documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of legal secretarial experience or 1 year as a Legal Secretary Trainee with demonstrated success.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good knowledge of office procedures.
• Proficient in letter and memo composition, grammar, and spelling.
• Good working knowledge of PC, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• This is a remote role requiring attendance at the office once a month for meetings, coaching, and reporting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage range: $20.38 to $35.01
• Annual salary range: $42,400 to $71,000
• Compensation offers consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location.
• Eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k).

Location

• Position based in Cerritos, California, with primarily remote work and monthly in-office meetings.