A contractor-position for a legal secretary is open at CSAA Insurance Group! 

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.

• Provides legal secretarial support to CSAA IG attorneys and works on assignments of higher complexity. 
• Types various legal documents and forms. 
• Drafts documents and correspondence 
• Litigation: Organizes and maintains files related to current cases and various legal matters. 
• Dockets and calendars legal appearances and filing deadlines.  
• Litigation: Provides administrative support to attorneys with more complex depositions, medical examinations, court and arbitration hearings, and work with retained experts.

Skills

• Knowledge of legal terminology and of proper formats for legal documents, legal procedures and document editing skills 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; 
• Strong attention to detail  
• Strong PC skills and knowledge 
• 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 systems 
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal software applications 
• Advanced knowledge of practice areas and legal procedures 

Education, Work Experience, Licenses & Certifications Required: 

• 3 – 5 years Experience as a legal secretary or equivalent Preferred: 
• 3 – 5 years Previous secretarial experience in one or more legal practice areas 
• AA/BA degree a plus area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.