Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Scottsdale, AZ

Law Firm

Scottsdale, AZ

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Scottsdale, AZ

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Remote Legal Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
The Remote Legal Secretary will support attorneys in the law firm’s California offices, engaging in various day-to-day operations essential for efficient legal practice. Key responsibilities include:

- Calendar management: Organizing and maintaining schedules for attorneys, ensuring all appointments, court dates, and deadlines are accurately logged and communicated.
- Document preparation: Drafting, proofreading, and preparing legal documents and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
- Electronic file management: Managing digital files and records, ensuring they are organized, accessible, and up-to-date.
- Filing in both State and Federal Court: Handling the submission of legal documents to the appropriate courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Scheduling: Coordinating meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings, ensuring all parties are informed and prepared.
- Day-to-day case management: Assisting with the ongoing management of legal cases, including tracking progress and updating relevant parties.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 5+ years of previous civil litigation experience in a law firm is required.
- Prior experience in insurance defense is preferred but not mandatory.
- Candidates must possess a strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, including the ability to calendar deadlines and prepare basic legal documents and pleadings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Word, is essential.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
- The candidate must be detail-oriented, hard-working, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and a critical thinker.

Salary Information:
- The position offers a salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:
The law firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Remote work opportunities
- Industry-leading technology
- Coverage for bar dues and CLE expenses
- Support from a robust marketing department
- Assistance from a dedicated internal IT department

Schedule:
- The position is full-time, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Additional Information:
- This role is fully remote, allowing the Legal Secretary to work from any location.
- The law firm emphasizes the importance of confidentiality in all discussions and negotiations related to the position.