McCormick Barstow LLP has an immediate opening for an experienced legal secretary to work with our Fresno office’s litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith team. Qualified candidate must be detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, manage deadlines and be responsible for heavy calendaring. Should be able to prioritize and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Candidate must also have professional telephone skills.
Responsibilities will include administrative office duties as well as opening and processing mail, calendaring, filing, scheduling depositions, preparation of client correspondence, processing of vendor bills and preparation of pleadings and discovery.
Preferred requirements include:
- 3-5 years of previous legal secretary work;
- Ability to type 65+ wpm;
- Ability to effectively communicate both oral and in written form;
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, address immediate concerns and manage expectations;
- Excellent word processing skills utilizing Microsoft Word, iManage and Compulaw;
- Experience with e-filings with state and federal courts
- Basic knowledge of Legal Terminology;
- Experience in insurance defense a plus;
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus;
- Self motivated to work in fast pace environment;
- Team player willing to pull weight with rest of team and share responsibilities.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- previous legal secretary: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
