Law Firm

San Diego, CA, United States

Legal Secretary

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Wilson Elser's San Diego Office is Seeking a Legal Secretary to Join Their Team H2: A Full-Service Defense Litigation Law Firm with Extensive Practice in San Diego Job Title: Legal Secretary Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 annually (adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors) Location: San Diego, CA Experience: 3+ years of litigation experience required Responsibilities: - Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service - Schedule depositions, conference calls, and meetings - Manage Outlook calendar and appointments - Open new matters and run conflict checks - Document management and organization - Become familiar with court rules and filing procedures - Submit attorney expense reports and manage bills for third party vendors - Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills Qualifications: - Knowledge of litigation and trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and rules - Familiarity with e-filings and document management systems - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills - Ability to prioritize and work independently - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Why Should You Apply? - Excellent benefits including a 401k match - Generous PTO plan - Opportunities for growth and advancement - Corporate discount plans Interested? Wilson Elser is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. To join their team, please send your credentials to with "San Diego Legal Secretary" in the subject line.

the position qualifications must have 3+ years litigation experience this position is not a remote position and will require you to be in office knowledge of litigation (e-filings) and trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and rules must know microsoft office suite (word, outlook, excel) experience working with a document management system strong interpersonal relationship skills excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment ability to prioritize and work independently work well under pressure, remain flexible, be proactive, resourceful and efficient strong written and verbal communication skills responsibilities prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service prepare court forms such as california judicial council forms for attorneys review schedule depositions with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court reporters schedule conference calls and on-site/off-site meetings arrange and coordinate travel arrangements calendar depositions, hearings, trials and all associated dates. manage outlook calendar of all appointments, conferences and meetings open new matters, run conflict checks for partner’s review, prepare engagement letters document management and organization, saving documents and emails to document management system. become familiar with court rules and filing procedures prepare cover letters for attorney bills submit attorneys expense reports manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation why should you apply? excellent benefits including a 401k match generous pto plan excellent growth and advancement opportunities corporate discount plans the annualized salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000. interested? wilson elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to careers@wilsonelser.com and putting "san diego legal secretary" in the subject line

Legal

William S. Roberts
Wilson Elser
655 West Broadway
Suite 900,
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-321-6200
Fax: 619-321-6201