Job Title: Litigation Legal Secretary

Location: Los Angeles CA 90017

Salary/Payrate: $100K-$120K annually, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite (3 days WFH/ 2 days onsite) – typically Tues/Wed/Thur onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to join us as a Legal Practice Coordinator in our Los Angeles office. Candidates should have five or more years of experience working in the litigation practice section. This is an exciting opportunity to and real estate litigation, insurance recovery and environmental matters. This is a pivotal time at the firm, and we are looking for a hard-working and dynamic individual to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial functions associated with firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter requests, engagement letters, conflict checks, client bills, time reports and expense reports.
• Create, format, and edit a wide variety of legal documents including, pleadings and discovery. This includes proofreading and redlining work for accuracy.
• E-file in state, federal and appellate courts, utilizing knowledge of local rules and procedures for filing and calendaring.
• Schedule and support depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings and others. Demonstrate excellent organizational skills to efficiently manage case files, calendars, and travel.
• Top-notch communication skills, poise, and professionalism, which are vital for interactions
• Maintain highly confidential information, files, records, legal documents, and reports. Possess a positive attitude, be proactive, flexible, and a team player.
• Utilize and maintain documents in the firm's electronic document management system
• Prioritize needs based on urgency, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation secretary experience in a large law firm setting and a solid understanding of the litigation process
• Proficient with online court filings in state and federal courts Skilled with use of electronic document management systems Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work overtime, when needed.