Legal Secretary - Nor Cal

Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel, LLP • Concord, CA

6h • Remote

About The Position

The Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel, LLP is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable legal secretary who is highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, reliable and able to efficiently multi-task. EAMS experience is preferred. This role is responsible for providing clerical support to attorneys.

Requirements

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Responds promptly to client needs; responds to requests for assistance; meets commitments.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of Database software and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

• EAMS experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and files legal documents and correspondence.
• Electronically files legal documents in EAMS Workers' Compensation program.
• File and serves legal documents.
• Schedules medical appointments, depositions, interpreters, court reporters and witnesses.
• Maintains diary system.
• Takes incoming calls for attorney and assists client were needed.
• Ensure proper indexing and filing of legal documents.
• Works closely with attorneys and legal staff to complete clerical assignments.

Benefits

• Vacation/Sick Time
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Plan
• Life insurance policy
• Short term/long term disability benefits
• Remotely accessible user-friendly web-based applications (case management, billing and legal research tools)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree