Legal Secretary

Mercury Insurance

. Provide secretarial and administrative support to professional legal staff .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,647 - $79,013 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in legal document management, including drafting pleadings and correspondence, while effectively managing multiple attorneys' calendars and deadlines. Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Document ManagementCalendar ManagementEffective Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyLitigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal TerminologyDrafting Legal DocumentsTyping 60 WpmDiscovery ProceduresPleadings Preparation

Soft Skills

MultitaskingAttention to DetailAbility to Follow DirectionsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Case Management SoftwareTranscribing SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Vocational Certification in Legal Field

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationInsurance DefenseCourt RulesE-Filing ProceduresTrial Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide secretarial and administrative support to professional legal staff
Draft letters, legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, subpoenas, and related documents
Prepare, assemble, and format documents with transmittal forms and envelopes
Prepare documents for filing with the Court
Prepare Answers, Cross-Complaints, discovery, and pleadings as directed by the handling attorney
Maintain attorneys’ calendars, court dates, appearances, meetings, depositions, and appointments
Maintain transcripts, documents, evidence, claims records, legal documents, and case activity
Coordinate court reporting, copying, delivery agencies, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other experts
Track deadlines related to appearances and daily job duties
Communicate with claims personnel, opposing counsel, clients, adjusters, courts, and other parties
Resolve calendar conflicts and coordinate rescheduling
Classify, sort, and file correspondence, records, and other documents
Operate word processors, transcribing software, case management software, photocopiers, and other office equipment
Keep current on Court rules, procedures, and policies through professional publications and educational opportunities
Support up to three litigation attorneys

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum high school diploma or GED
Basic knowledge regarding terminology, discovery, pleadings, and civil court deadlines
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
Organization skills with attention to detail
Ability to follow directions
Typing minimum 60 wpm
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management, including briefs, summonses, complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery
Effective oral and written communication skills with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to compose or draft routine pleadings and correspondence
Ability to utilize and process available resources
Ability to accurately calendar and manage conflicts across multiple calendars
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred vocational certification or training in the legal field
Preferred 1–2 years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience
Relevant legal-field work experience; equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered
Preferred knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures
Familiarity with litigation management software systems
Trial experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
Engaging work environment
Promotional opportunities
Education assistance
Professional and personal development opportunities
Company recognition program
Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
Bonus potential