Legal Secretary

Custom Personnel • Redding, CA

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About The Position

Custom Personnel has a client seeking a Legal Secretary for a reputable law firm with over fifty years of experience. The role requires experience with wills and trusts; probate experience is highly desired. Responsibilities may include supporting attorneys with document preparation and filing, communications, scheduling, case-file management, transcription, basic legal research, billing-related tasks, and confidential information handling.

Requirements

• Experience with wills and trusts.

Nice To Haves

• Probate experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Type, format, proofread, and file legal documents.
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and faxes from clients, witnesses, and court staff.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule appointments, hearings, and meetings.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Transcribe dictation from lawyers.
• Prepare and file documents with courts, agencies, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with basic legal research and verify case citations.
• Handle expense reports, timekeeping, and client billing.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed