Legal Secretary

**About us**

Winet Patrick Gayer Creighton & Hanes is a full service civil litigation firm that prides itself on providing extraordinary customer service. We are professional, client focused, and our goal is to have the highest customer satisfaction and success rates among defense firms in Southern California.

Our work environment includes:

- Modern office setting
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
- Modern office setting

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team. As a Legal Secretary, you will provide administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals, ensuring the smooth operation of the law firm.

**Duties**:

- Serve and maintain legal documents and correspondence in physical and electronic filing systems
- Answer phone calls for attorney and take messages with excellent phone etiquette
- Manage document management systems to ensure efficient retrieval of information
- Type documents and pleadings from dictation
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with project management by coordinating deadlines and tracking progress
- Write correspondence, memos, and other legal documents as required
- Assist attorneys in preparing for litigation by organizing case files and gathering relevant information
- Conduct legal research under attorney supervision
- Assist with legal drafting, including discovery, pleadings, and briefs
- Utilize Worldox or similar software to manage documents and records
- Provide general administrative support such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and making travel arrangements

Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role
- Proficient in WordPerfect and Adobe
- Familiarity with document management systems and legal software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is preferred

Note: All positions must be paid including internship positions.

Pay: $64,799.00 - $69,884.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

- No travel

**Experience**:

- WordPerfect: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Vista, CA 92083 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Vista, CA 92083: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person