Legal Secretary
Company: Wilson Elser
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
2/23/23 - San Diego, CA
Wilson Elser's San Diego office currently seeks a Legal Secretary
to join the team.
The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law
firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 900
attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in
London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms
identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law
Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms
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 skill
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. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other
job-related factors permitted by law.
Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their
clients and you! Please consider joining our team by applying
online or sending your credentials to Careers@wilsonelser.com and
putting "San Diego Legal Secretary" in the subject line.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and
bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and
valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment
opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race,
color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability,
citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other
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