Job Description
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
Founded in 1914, we have been rated "A" or better by A.M. Best for more than 90 years and are one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Benefit options available depending on contract factors and upon meeting requirements.
We are actively hiring for a Legal Secretary, Civil Litigation - Hybrid!
Your Role:
A Civil Litigation Legal Secretary plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys and legal teams in managing the administrative and organizational aspects of civil litigation cases. This role will support up to two attorneys. This position is primarily remote, but you will need to go into the Folsom, CA office as needed for occasional meetings or trial prep. It is ideal to be in the office for new hire training as well.
Your Work:
Types correspondence and various legal documents and forms.
Drafts documents and correspondence.
Litigation: Organizes and maintains files related to current cases and various legal matters in a paper lite environment, with strong emphasis on electronic filing and e-filing with Courts, dockets and calendars, legal appearances, and filing deadlines.
Litigation: Provides administrative support to multiple attorneys with depositions, medical examinations, court and arbitration hearings, and work with retained experts.
Knowledge of Electronic Legal Management, e-Docs preferred. Familiar with Team Connect preferred. Ability to manage in a strictly electronic environment. Strong Microsoft Office product skills, including but not limited to Office 365, TEAMS, and OneDrive. Skilled in working with Adobe and utilizing and manipulating PDF documents.
California Court venue and understanding and familiarity with local rules a plus, as well as knowledge of e-filing process with various California courts.
Skills
Required Experience, Education and Skills
0 - 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
0 - 2 years of previous secretarial experience in the area of law.
Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience a plus.
Knowledge of legal terminology and of proper formats for legal documents, legal procedures, and document editing skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize with a strong attention to detail.
Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have the ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information.
Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Ability to file using an alpha-numeric system.
What would make us excited about you?
2+ years experience as a legal secretary strongly preferred
Knowledge of legal software applications (Team Connect, e-Docs, etc.)
Knowledge of practice areas and legal procedures.
Trial experience.
Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.).
Leans into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings.
Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen, Green Card
Preferred years of experience : 1 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings :
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
Founded in 1914, we have been rated "A" or better by A.M. Best for more than 90 years and are one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Benefit options available depending on contract factors and upon meeting requirements.
We are actively hiring for a Legal Secretary, Civil Litigation - Hybrid!
Your Role:
A Civil Litigation Legal Secretary plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys and legal teams in managing the administrative and organizational aspects of civil litigation cases. This role will support up to two attorneys. This position is primarily remote, but you will need to go into the Folsom, CA office as needed for occasional meetings or trial prep. It is ideal to be in the office for new hire training as well.
Your Work:
Types correspondence and various legal documents and forms.
Drafts documents and correspondence.
Litigation: Organizes and maintains files related to current cases and various legal matters in a paper lite environment, with strong emphasis on electronic filing and e-filing with Courts, dockets and calendars, legal appearances, and filing deadlines.
Litigation: Provides administrative support to multiple attorneys with depositions, medical examinations, court and arbitration hearings, and work with retained experts.
Knowledge of Electronic Legal Management, e-Docs preferred. Familiar with Team Connect preferred. Ability to manage in a strictly electronic environment. Strong Microsoft Office product skills, including but not limited to Office 365, TEAMS, and OneDrive. Skilled in working with Adobe and utilizing and manipulating PDF documents.
California Court venue and understanding and familiarity with local rules a plus, as well as knowledge of e-filing process with various California courts.
Skills
Required Experience, Education and Skills
0 - 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
0 - 2 years of previous secretarial experience in the area of law.
Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience a plus.
Knowledge of legal terminology and of proper formats for legal documents, legal procedures, and document editing skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize with a strong attention to detail.
Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have the ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information.
Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Ability to file using an alpha-numeric system.
What would make us excited about you?
2+ years experience as a legal secretary strongly preferred
Knowledge of legal software applications (Team Connect, e-Docs, etc.)
Knowledge of practice areas and legal procedures.
Trial experience.
Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.).
Leans into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings.
Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen, Green Card
Preferred years of experience : 1 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings :
About CSAA Insurance Group
Why we're forever forward -- At CSAA IG, one thing will always endure: our commitment to excellence in everything we do for our members, employees and communities. As insurance industry leaders, we know things can change in an instant. It’s why we’re here.
We’re not afraid of change. We welcome it and use it to advance the cause. For employees, our cause is to become ever more inclusive and supportive of their goals and contributions. For our AAA Members, it’s finding new ways to help them prevent, prepare for and recover from whatever comes. For our communities, it’s exploring new ways of helping them meet evolving challenges.
Whatever may happen, change becomes progress at CSAA IG.
Benefits for today and for your future -- Benefits at CSAA IG represent our commitment to protect our employees by providing for their needs today and helping them prepare for a more secure future. Our suite of benefits is designed to provide for your physical, mental, social and financial health.
Our sense of belonging keeps us together -- Belonging is the feeling of being welcomed and accepted for who you are and the qualities you bring. It’s knowing you’re heard and valued as an individual and employee.
At CSAA IG, we share a strong sense of purpose and a hunger for adventure.
Change should always be expected, but can’t always be predicted. Whatever happens, we remain true to our beliefs and clear on our purpose. We meet change head on and grow from each experience.
A promise to act -- Life is uncertain, but we are not. When our AAA Members need us, we know how to move with the speed, expertise and confidence they rely on.