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CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer · 1 week ago

Civil Litigation Legal Secretary - Hybrid (San Jose, CA)

Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$30.03/hr - $40.10/hr

3+ years exp

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.S. They are seeking a Civil Litigation Legal Secretary to provide legal secretarial support to attorneys primarily working on Property & Casualty insurance defense cases.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Generates/composes/drafts correspondence and various legal documents and forms

Organizes and maintains electronic files related to current cases and various legal matters

Dockets and calendars legal appearances and filing deadlines

Provides administrative support to attorneys with depositions, medical examinations, court and arbitration hearings, and works with retained experts

Juggles calendar and does scheduling with follow-up tasks

E-file documents with the court

Understanding of what is happening with a file and being proactive when necessary

Qualification

Legal Secretary experienceLegal terminology knowledgeDocument editing skillsMicrosoft Office skillsLegal software applicationsMulti-tasking abilityAttention to detailOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

3 – 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or equivalent

Knowledge of legal terminology and of proper formats for legal documents, legal procedures, and document editing skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work

Ability to manage in a strictly electronic (paperless) environment

Strong PC skills

Strong Microsoft Office product skills, including but not limited to Office 365, TEAMS, and OneDrive

Skilled in working with Adobe and utilizing and manipulating PDF documents

Demonstrated knowledge of legal software applications

Must have the ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information

Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills

Ability to file using alpha-numeric systems

Advanced knowledge of practice areas and legal procedures

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Notary license

Knowledge of Electronic Legal Management e-Docs and Team Connect preferred

California Court venue understanding and familiarity with local rules a plus, as well as knowledge of e-filing process with various California courts

Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.)

Lives into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.)

Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings

Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc

Benefits

Total compensation package

Performance bonus

401(k) with a company match

Company

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer

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Walnut Creek, California, USA

1001-5000 employees