Legal Litigation Secretary – Claremont Office
Legal Litigation Secretary
Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP (SBE) is looking for an experienced, full-time, on-site, Legal Litigation Secretary for our Claremont, CA office. At SBE we lead the nation in protecting policy holders from insurance companies’ refusal to pay claims. The firm has been protecting the rights of insurance consumers, both individuals and businesses, for 50 years after having set the legal precedent requiring insurance companies to act in good faith. Join a team with purpose!
Our Legal Secretaries enhance attorney effectiveness by assisting in taking a case from inception through trial. You will be responsible for calendaring dates and deadlines, filings in federal, state and appellate courts, document preparation, and more.
To apply for this position, please email us at dmorris@shernoff.com.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
- 5+ years Legal Secretary/Assistant experience, 3+ years litigation experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrates good judgment, discretion, and a proactive work ethic.
- Understanding of legal language, legal documents, court rules and procedures.
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
- Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts, experience with appellate courts a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient with tracking and calendaring case related deadlines to comply with court requirements.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Works well in a team environment or independently.
- Comfortable and professional interacting with clients, vendors, experts, clerks, and opposing counsel.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Legal research experience a plus.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
We are looking for a professional and organized individual who has experience supporting a litigation team within a law firm. If you have a real passion for the legal field, this may be the Legal Secretary role for you.
We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and 401(k). The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 per year.
Compensation will be determined by several factors including educational background and experience.
About Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP:
At Shernoff Bidart Echeverria, LLP, we are dedicated to protecting policyholders’ rights and holding insurance companies accountable when they fail to honor valid claims. Over the past 50 years, we have secured significant verdicts, negotiated landmark settlements, and helped shape insurance law to better protect consumers. From Holocaust-era life insurance settlements to groundbreaking victories against HMOs and disability carriers, our firm has played a pivotal role in defining and advancing bad faith insurance law.
To apply for this position, please email us at dmorris@shernoff.com.
Shernoff Bidart Echeverria, LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisions, hair texture or protective hairstyles, any combination of protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law
