Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth operations and efficient case management. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, contributing to the success of the team.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, correspondence, and other filings.
• Manage attorneys' calendars, ensuring deadlines, court dates, and appointments are accurately scheduled.
• Coordinate the filing and service of legal documents, both electronically and physically, in compliance with court requirements.
• Organize and maintain client files in both electronic and paper formats for easy access and retrieval.
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and mediations, ensuring all logistics are arranged.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as handling mail, scanning documents, and maintaining accurate data records.
• Assist attorneys and staff with additional administrative support as needed to facilitate day-to-day operations.• Proficiency in e-Filing and electronic document submission processes.
• Experience with court filings and knowledge of legal procedures.
• Strong skills in calendar management and scheduling.
• Ability to handle dictation and transcription tasks efficiently.
• Familiarity with case management systems and organizational tools.
• Expertise in calendaring deadlines and appointments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.