Legal Secretary I

🕒 June 23

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $51.3k - $92.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Assistant

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Mercury Insurance

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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. • Prepare and file legal documents, motions, pleadings and legal correspondence as directed. • Maintain attorneys' calendars, set court dates and appearances, and schedule meetings with witnesses and other involved parties. • Maintain department records, claims, legal documents, case activity, transcripts and evidence. • Support up to three litigation attorneys. • Draft letters and legal documents. • Prepare and assemble documents, transmittal forms and envelopes in proper format. • Complete typing and word processing assignments, including correspondence, pleadings, subpoenas and related documents. • Prepare documents for filing with court. • Correct and edit documents to ensure proper format and accuracy. • Prepare answers, cross-complaints, discovery and pleadings as directed by the handling attorney. • Coordinate legal services such as court reporting, copying and delivery agencies. • Ensure work is prepared and submitted on time. • Apply court deadlines, Rules of Court, document-processing requirements, and office and court processes. • Handle routine correspondence and inquiries with attorneys, clients, adjusters, courts and other parties by written and telephone communication. • Communicate with claims, opposing counsel and clients regarding legal files. • Schedule court reporters, expert witnesses and other experts for depositions and trial testimony. • Classify, sort and file correspondence, articles, records and other documents. • Operate word processors, typewriters, transcribing software, case management software, photocopiers and other office equipment. • Schedule meetings, depositions and appointments. • Assemble documents, reports and information for meetings. • Arrange meeting spaces and conference rooms. • Inform participants of meeting dates, times and locations. • Resolve calendar conflicts and coordinate rescheduling. • Track deadlines related to appearances, daily duties and upcoming assignments. • Schedule internal conferences related to legal files. • Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional publications regarding court rules and procedures.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum: High School diploma or GED. • Minimum: Basic knowledge regarding terminology, discovery, pleadings, civil court deadlines. • Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments. • Organization skills with an eye for details. • Ability 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 knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage. • Ability to compose/draft routine pleadings and correspondence. • Ability to utilize and process available resources. • Ability to accurately calendar and manage conflicts across multiple calendars. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook. • Preferred: Vocational certification or training in the legal field. • Preferred: Minimum 1-2 years insurance defense or 1-2 years civil litigation experience. • Relevant work experience in the legal field; equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered. • Preferred: Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures. • Preferred: Familiarity with litigation management software systems. • Preferred: Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it. • Preferred: Trial experience. • An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process.

🏖️ 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