Legal Secretary (LA)

The Legal Secretary will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of daily legal tasks in a fast-paced professional services environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a boutique litigation firm. The firm has locations across the US and is currently hiring for a Litigation Legal Secretary in their LA office.

Description

• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and contracts.
• Manage attorneys' schedules, including coordinating meetings, court appearances, and travel arrangements.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail.
• Maintain and organize case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring easy access to critical information.
• Assist in billing processes, including time entry and invoice preparation.
• Conduct basic legal research and retrieve necessary documents from online databases.
• Provide general administrative support, such as photocopying, faxing, and ordering supplies.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and confidentiality standards at all times.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Profile

A successful Legal Secretary should have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Experience with state and federal e-filing
• Experience with docketing/calendar management
• Experience managing a team of attorneys as the sole Legal Secretary
• Experience creating TOCs and TOAs
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, with experience in a Am Law 100 firm
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually, based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to work in a large organization within the professional services industry.
• Collaborative and professional work environment in Los Angeles.
• Potential for career growth and skill development.

If you are a detail-oriented professional looking to advance your career as a Legal Secretary in Los Angeles, we encourage you to apply today!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.