Farmers Insurance Group
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Memphis,
TN
This is a one year renewable contract position.
Performs complex legal and other secretarial duties for assignedattorney(s); assist in the training of new and existing support staff;keeps staff up to date on new court rules and office procedures;performs quality checks and monitors overall work flow in assigned workgroup.
Position Requirements
Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).Transcribes and/or composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings, andvarious legal forms from dictated, handwritten or verbal correspondence.Receives and processes incoming mail.Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, includingdepositions, arbitrations, mediations, IMEs, meetings and siteinspections.Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claimspersonnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed byassigned attorneys.Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to date with court rules andlegal deadlines.Answers telephone calls and receives visitors for assigned attorney(s).Implements training schedule for entry level secretaries andadministrative staff.May assign work to trainees and maintains maximum production andefficiency.Maintains and updates all computerized litigation support systems.Performs all legal and other secretarial duties required for assignedattorney(s).Performs other functions as assigned by LOA or Managing Attorney.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Physical Actions
Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting ofoccasional walking, standing, lifting , bending and stooping.
Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlledenvironment.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience Requirements
Eighteen months as a Trial Secretary II with FIG, or three years ofcivil litigation experience.
Special Skills Requirements
Word processing on personal computer.
Memphis, TN
Memphis, Tennessee
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