Legal Secretary

Sutter Health

. Provide legal and administrative support .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in legal document preparation, proofreading, and editing, while effectively managing legal projects and deadlines. Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Document PreparationProofreading and EditingProject CoordinationOrganization SkillsCustomer Service Focus

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Hard Skills

Legal TerminologyTyping 60 to 70 WPMDocument TranscriptionLegal Time Constraints UnderstandingBusiness English Composition

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Essential ApplicationsDatabases

Industry Keywords

Legal Office PracticesConfidential InformationDynamic EnvironmentFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and administrative support
Produce, update, and transcribe legal documents
Proofread and edit documents for correctness and completeness
Calendar meetings
Coordinate legal projects
Prioritize actions and responses
Establish systems to organize, maintain, and track priorities, files, and projects/cases
Come into the office for meetings and other activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent education/experience
2 years recent relevant experience
Familiarity with general legal office practices and functions
Familiarity with basic legal terminology
Ability to distinguish between legal documents, including bylaws, articles, summons, complaints, and subpoenas
Understanding of legal time constraints and deadlines associated with filing court documents and responding to requests and subpoenas
Ability to prepare legal documents and reports from general instructions using approved formats
Knowledge of business English composition and basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to compose, proofread, and edit correspondence and memorandums
Ability to type 60 to 70 WPM by touch for an extended period
Critical thinking and attention to detail
Organization skills to manage and reprioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines
Customer service focus
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Ability to maintain and work discreetly with privileged and confidential information
Ability to use essential applications and databases associated with the role
Candidate must live in the Northern California footprint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Total rewards program
Full-time regular employee status