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Farmers Insurance Group
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San Jose
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CA
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Performs moderate to complex legal and other secretarial duties for assigned attorney(s); keeps staff up to date on new court rules and office procedures.
Position Requirements
Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s). Transcribes and/or composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms from dictated, handwritten or verbal correspondence. Receives and processes incoming mail. Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, IMEs, meetings and site inspections. Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s). Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines. Answers telephone calls and receives visitors for assigned attorney(s). Implements training schedule for entry level secretaries and administrative staff. Performs other functions as assigned by Legal Office Administrator or Managing Attorney.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Enter preferred skills and abilities.
Physical Actions
Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting of occasional walking, standing, lifting, bending and stooping.
Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience Requirements
18 months as a Trial Secretary 1 with FIG or two years of outside civil litigation experience.
Special Skills Requirements
Word processing on personal computer.
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