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Title : Legal Secretary

Location : California - Los Angeles
Refer to Job # BGFN823434

Legal Secretary The candidate will prepare documents from written and oral dictation; composes drafts, and revises documents, forms, and other items as required. Schedule couriers, notarial services, court reporters, and other special functions as needed. Transmit documents to clients, courts, and other agencies via the appropriate methods of service. Open, review, and direct incoming mail. Compose, type, and distribute correspondence, including e-mail and faxes, using individual initiative and as assigned. Organize and maintain electronic file system; processes all documents for appropriate filing. Answer and screen telephone calls, assist callers whenever possible without giving legal advice; arrange conference calls. Coordinate attorney appointments and due date calendars, ensuring that all dates are communicated with the appropriate party. Prepare jury instructions and trial binders; coordinates trial exhibits. Arrange and coordinate travel and prepare expense reports. Process client disbursements, expense reports, and timesheets. Conduct research as requested utilizing appropriate reference sources. Assist with special projects as assigned. Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing as needed. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. The candidate must have an Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent, with 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in construction defect matters and with some general liability/personal injury matters. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent grammatical and spelling skills; proficiency on Outlook and Microsoft products and preferably could-based documentation systems; knowledge of court procedures and rules; commitment to excellence and high standards; strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; strong interpersonal skills; ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels; good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions; creative, flexible, and innovative team player; ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees; versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm; acute attention to detail; demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects; ability to perform diversified clerical functions and basic accounting procedures. A Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

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