Legal Secretary I - Remote

About the position

The Legal Secretary I position at Mercury Insurance Services, LLC is an entry-level role that provides essential secretarial and administrative support to legal professionals. The role involves preparing and filing legal documents, maintaining attorney calendars, and coordinating legal services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of legal principles and possess strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, attorneys, and other parties involved in legal processes.

Responsibilities
? Draft letters and legal documents as directed by attorneys.
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? Prepare and assemble legal documents, including necessary transmittal forms and envelopes.
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? Complete typing and word processing assignments for legal documents, including correspondence and pleadings.
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? Prepare documents for filing with the Court and ensure timely submission.
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? Produce quality written communication and correct documents for accuracy and proper format.
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? Maintain transcripts, documents, and evidence related to cases.
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? Coordinate legal services such as court reporting and copying.
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? Schedule court reporters, expert witnesses, and other experts for depositions and trials.
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? Maintain attorney calendars by recording court dates and scheduling meetings and appointments.
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? Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.

Requirements
? High school diploma or GED.
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? 1+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation or significant experience in the legal industry.
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? Advanced secretarial skills, including word processing and transcription.
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? Thorough knowledge of legal principles, terminology, and procedures.
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? Excellent written communication skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
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? Ability to analyze moderately complex administrative details and prepare reports for legal filing.

Nice-to-haves
? Experience with litigation support software.
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? Familiarity with court rules and procedures.

Benefits
? Paid holidays
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? Health insurance
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? Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)

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