Mid-sized firm is seeking a dedicated and tech-savvy Transactional Legal Secretary to join their esteemed and long-standing San Diego team. The firm offers a supportive and well-developed team environment. The ideal Legal Secretary will be friendly, adaptable, and ready to jump in to this unique opportunity, supporting the partner with high-profile client estates and an interesting mix of Trust & Estates, Tax, and Corporate law matters. The Transactional Legal Secretary role provides a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $80,000, with excellent benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
E-filing and Calendaring: Manage electronic filing of legal documents and oversee the attorneys' calendars to ensure deadlines are met. Proficiency in calendar management is essential.
Document Preparation: Assist the partner in preparing complex legal documents from scratch, without templates, due to the high-profile nature of the clients and the complexity of their estates.
Proofreading and Grammar: Accurately proofread and ensure all documents adhere to grammatical rules and standards.
Legal Administrative Duties: Handle various administrative tasks with minimal supervision, including document preparation, correspondence, and client communications.
Qualifications:
At least 2 years of experience in a legal secretary or administrative role within a law firm, with a focus on transactional law.
Familiarity with e-filing systems, document management, and calendaring software.
Strong understanding of legal procedures and administrative duties.
Excellent proofreading and grammatical skills.
Comfortable with technology and able to quickly learn new software and tools.
Long-term focus and excited about the role, not prone to frequent job changes.
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.