Job Title: Experienced litigation Legal Secretary
Seeking a highly skilled litigation legal secretary with extensive e-filing experience in both bankruptcy and litigation . The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of substantive experience in civil litigation and have some bankruptcy cases. Office is located in Downtown Los Angeles and a hybrid (3 days in two days from home) schedule is offered after the initial probationary period. Firm offers paid parking, paid lunch, a collaborative environment with team mixers and events, and much more!
Responsibilities:
• File Motions for Relief, Proofs of Claim, and Notices related to creditor’s rights in bankruptcy.
• Update and manage calendars using internal case management and various software systems.
• Coordinate with the team to meet internal and client deadlines while maintaining high standards of daily production.
• Draft, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings (including tables of authorities), court forms, memoranda, and redline comparisons.
• Conduct conflicts checks, open new client matters, and obtain conflicts waivers if necessary.
• Draft and serve discovery documents.
• Prepare and send correspondence and emails to clients and opposing parties.
• Assist attorneys with arranging and preparing for depositions.
• Support trial preparation and provide trial support.
• Calendar relevant dates.
• Process invoices, organize files, and prepare expense reports.
• Arrange travel, meetings, depositions (both in-office and out-of-office), and remote court appearances.
• Handle state, civil, complex federal, and appellate filings (manual and electronic) and service of pleadings.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic attorney files in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Attend training sessions offered by the firm as required or requested.
• Produce documents, including creating flash drives and PDFs for client transmittal, along with hard copies.
• Retrieve and assemble exhibits and hearing binders as needed.
• Provide peer support.
Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in a law firm at a litigation desk.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $35.00 to $47.00 per hour depending on years of experience
The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time