Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Bellevue, WA 98004
Duration: 3 months
Pay Range: $17/hr - $21/hr
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Description:
Assist Staff Counsel Insurance Defense Attorneys by performing secretarial work of a complex nature, which includes typing, data input, processing papers and correspondence of a legal nature, such as pleadings, briefs, motions, subpoenas and for filing into the court record, including e-filing.
Establish and maintain legal files and records relating to administrative and litigated matters.
Knowledge of local legal procedures.
Compose and prepare routine correspondence.
Proofread legal documents; sort medicals; Arranges appointments and meetings; Answer telephone calls. Liaison between attorneys and clients.
Maintain attorney’s calendar, as well as maintain diary and tickler dates appropriately.
Review calendar daily and proactively handle upcoming events and tickler dates.
Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail and paying file related invoices.
May organize travel.
Insurance defense background preferred.
Area of Practice: Workers' Compensation; General Liability; Auto Liability.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook. Ability to operate business machines.
Position requires physical activity including but not limited to bending, stooping, repetitive motion, and lifting of up to 20 pounds.