Legal Secretary
- Los Angeles, CA
- $30.40-37.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Coordinate attorney schedules, meetings, depositions, court appearances, travel, etc.
- Assist in preparation and finalizing legal documents by ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- File documents electronically with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Coordinate and schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other essential services to ensure seamless support.
- Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic, and manage case calendars and deadlines.
- Ensure incoming and outgoing mail is processed according to office procedures and attorney preference.
- Perform general administrative tasks such as time entry, expense reporting, and billing.
- Complete and submit conflict check and new client matter forms.
- Maintain good public relations and diplomacy with clients while observing confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
- Additional duties as assigned, including assisting other secretaries, as needed.
- Contract
- Full time - 37.5 hour work week
- 5 days on site
- Start immediately
- 5+ years of law firm litigation secretary or assistant experience
- Knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures including e-filing requirements
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with document management systems and time entry software
- Proven track record of reliable attendance and punctuality
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Superior attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Strong client focus
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently, and anticipate attorney needs
- Experience supporting a minimum of three attorneys including partner level attorneys