Are you a Legal Secretary with 5 plus years of experience looking for a new opportunity? LHH is representing a well-established national law firm in Downtown Los Angeles looking to add a Legal Secretary to their team. Experience in civil litigation, e-filing and state and federal filings is required. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys' calendars, scheduling court appearances, client meetings, depositions, and other engagements.
• Ensure there are no scheduling conflicts and notify attorneys of pending deadlines.
• Serve as an intermediary between attorneys, firm personnel, and the courts, facilitating effective communication.
• Generate all correspondence, including legal documents and general communications.
• Prepare and send notices of filings, state and federal e filings, motions, and hearings to the appropriate parties.
• Create and maintain client files, records, logs, and case-related documentation.
• Track billing hours using billing software.
• Assist in case preparation, including document formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, and copying.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm supporting attorneys in civil defense litigation.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, principles, and procedures.
• Familiarity with the functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts and related agencies.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), billing software, and online document management systems.
• Expertise in Outlook Calendars for scheduling and maintaining attorneys court schedules.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Legal Secretary

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year, along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote)

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance