We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in San Jose, California. In this role, you will provide essential support to our legal department, focusing on civil litigation tasks and administrative duties. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with initial training on-site and two remote workdays once training is completed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including motions, answers, and contracts.<br>• Manage e-filing processes for state court cases and ensure compliance with deadlines.<br>• Coordinate scheduling and calendaring for legal proceedings and internal meetings using ProLaw.<br>• Assist with overflow tasks related to personal injury, civil rights litigation, and breach of contract cases.<br>• Maintain organized document filing systems using SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.<br>• Communicate effectively with internal teams via Outlook to ensure smooth workflow and task completion.<br>• Provide support for transactional tasks as needed to meet departmental demands.<br>• Ensure proper service of legal documents in accordance with civil litigation procedures.<br>• Adapt to a hybrid work environment, with initial on-site training followed by scheduled remote workdays.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in civil litigation.<br>• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and ProLaw for document management and calendaring.<br>• Strong understanding of state court procedures, including motions, answers, and service requirements.<br>• Familiarity with civil litigation, personal injury cases, and civil rights actions.<br>• Experience with document filing systems such as SharePoint.<br>• Exceptional proofreading skills and attention to detail.<br>• Effective communication skills, particularly in a detail-oriented legal environment.<br>• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

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