Legal Secretary - Downtown San Diego

Job Description

Legal Secretary

Location : Downtown San Diego, CA

Hours : 37.5 hours per week, fully onsite

Salary Range : $80,000 - $90,000 per year, DOE

Benefits :

• 95% of medical coverage for the employee
• 12.5% 401K match
• Dental and Vision options
• $20,000 life insurance coverage

Practice Areas : General Civil Litigation

Key Responsibilities :

E-filing, Redlining, and Calendaring : Manage electronic filing of legal documents, redline documents as needed, and oversee the attorneys' calendars to ensure deadlines are met.

Proficiency in docket management is essential.

Transcribing Dictation : Accurately transcribe dictations from attorneys to prepare legal documents and correspondence.

Strong command of grammatical rules is required.

• Legal Administrative Duties : Handle various administrative tasks with minimal supervision, including document preparation, correspondence, and client communications.
• Attorney Support : Provide comprehensive support to multiple attorneys, assisting with both litigation and business transaction work.

Qualifications :

• At least 4 years' experience in a legal secretary or administrative role within a law firm.
• Proficiency with e-filing systems, document management, and calendaring software.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and administrative duties.
• Ability to accurately transcribe dictation.
• Comfortable with technology and able to quickly learn new software and tools.

About the Firm :

This established law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a dedicated and tech-savvy Legal Secretary. The role is fully onsite and offers a supportive and established team environment.

Ideal candidates are friendly, adaptable, and ready to jump in with minimal training. This position provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a reputable firm.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

To apply please email your resume to [email protected]