Legal Secretary

🔥 30 minutes ago

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $64.6k - $79k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

⚖️ Legal Assistant

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Mercury Insurance

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1962

🚘 Automotive

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Automotive • Consulting • Logistics

Mercury Insurance is a leading provider of insurance products, focusing on protecting individuals and their assets with a commitment to privacy and customer service. The company operates through independent agents and offers a range of insurance services including auto, home, and other personal insurance products. Mercury Insurance prioritizes the security of personal information and compliance with privacy laws, ensuring that customer data is handled with care and only shared when necessary for account servicing or as legally required.

📋 Description

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to professional legal staff • Draft letters, legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, subpoenas, and related documents • Prepare, assemble, and format documents with transmittal forms and envelopes • Prepare documents for filing with the Court • Prepare Answers, Cross-Complaints, discovery, and pleadings as directed by the handling attorney • Maintain attorneys’ calendars, court dates, appearances, meetings, depositions, and appointments • Maintain transcripts, documents, evidence, claims records, legal documents, and case activity • Coordinate court reporting, copying, delivery agencies, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other experts • Track deadlines related to appearances and daily job duties • Communicate with claims personnel, opposing counsel, clients, adjusters, courts, and other parties • Resolve calendar conflicts and coordinate rescheduling • Classify, sort, and file correspondence, records, and other documents • Operate word processors, transcribing software, case management software, photocopiers, and other office equipment • Keep current on Court rules, procedures, and policies through professional publications and educational opportunities • Support up to three litigation attorneys

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED • Basic knowledge regarding terminology, discovery, pleadings, and civil court deadlines • Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments • Organization skills with attention to detail • Ability to follow directions • Typing minimum 60 wpm • Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management, including briefs, summonses, complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery • Effective oral and written communication skills with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation • Ability to compose or draft routine pleadings and correspondence • Ability to utilize and process available resources • Ability to accurately calendar and manage conflicts across multiple calendars • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook • Preferred vocational certification or training in the legal field • Preferred 1–2 years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience • Relevant legal-field work experience; equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered • Preferred knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures • Familiarity with litigation management software systems • Trial experience preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions • Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours) • Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus) • Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance • 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match • Engaging work environment • Promotional opportunities • Education assistance • Professional and personal development opportunities • Company recognition program • Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more • Bonus potential