Litigation Secretary II
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Description: Farmers Insurance Group is employing Litigation Secretary II right now, this position will be dwelled in New Mexico. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below.
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Job Summary 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. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in civil litigation/personal injury experience, as well as knowledge of both New Mexico and Texas procedure. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, able to work independently, handle high volume, and assist the attorneys with trial preparation.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).
- 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.
P*hysical Actions* Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting of occasional walking, standing, lifting, bending and stooping.
Physical 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 litigat ion experience.
Special Skill Requirement Word processing on personal computer.
Farmers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
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This position will be started on: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:03:55 GMT