Legal Secretary

Reno, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2024

McCormick Barstow LLP has an immediate opening for an experienced insurance defense/litigation secretary to work in our Reno office. Qualified candidate must be detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, manage deadlines and heavy calendaring. Should be able to prioritize and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Candidate must also have professional telephone skills.

Responsibilities will include administrative office duties as well as opening and processing mail, calendaring, filing, scheduling depositions, preparation of client correspondence, processing of vendor bills, preparation of pleadings and discovery.

Requirements include:

  • 3-5 years of previous legal secretary work;
  • Ability to type 65 wpm;
  • Ability to effectively communicate both oral and in written form;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, address immediate concerns and manage expectations;
  • Excellent word processing skills utilizing Microsoft Word, iManage, Compulaw and Excel;
  • Experience with e-filings with state and federal courts, trial preparation;
  • Basic knowledge of Legal Terminology;
  • Experience with Second Judicial District Court (Washoe) and Eighth Judicial District Court (Clark);
  • Experience in insurance defense/insurance coverage and bad faith a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.44 - $31.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

  • No travel

Experience:

  • Legal Secretarial: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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