Legal Secretary – Litigation

Our Client serves clients nationwide from ten locations. Their Los Angeles office is in need of a legal secretary with experience supporting complex litigation, and possessing strong organizational and communication skills. This role will support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment. This hybrid position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office, with additional in-office time as needed for trials and special projects

Primary Responsibilities;

• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings
• Proofread and edit legal documents with attention to detail and grammar accuracy
• Create tables of authorities and contents for legal documents
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and attorney meetings
• Maintain attorney calendars and handle travel arrangements
• Open new files, conduct conflict of interest checks, and maintain client files
• Prepare and process bills, submit expenses, and assist with special projects as needed
• Work closely with administrative support staff and contribute to firm-wide team objectives

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures
• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary/ assistant experience in a law firm
• Proficiency in ECF filings, File & ServeXpress, and other court filing procedures
• Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers