L&E Legal Secretary - Hybrid Flexibility

Adams & Martin Group; California; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support labor and employment litigation. You will clean up and organize case data in Smokeball, handle e-filing, calendaring, discovery, and depositions, and help with drafting.

This role offers a mostly remote schedule with occasional office presence for meetings, training or projects. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced, tech-savvy small firm, demonstrate excellent communication, and adapt quickly to changing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in Labor & Employment Law.
• Strong experience with state court e-filing, calendaring, discovery, and litigation support.
• Familiarity with termination, discrimination, wage & hour matters, and agencies like EEOC, DOL, and DFEH/CRD.
• Tech-savvy with Smokeball or similar case management software; proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Office.
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and clean up case information in Smokeball; support litigation workflows.
• Manage e-filing, calendaring, discovery, and deposition scheduling.
• Assist with preparation for hearings, trials, and meetings.
• Communicate clearly with attorneys, clients, and staff; leverage AI tools to increase efficiency.
• Work in a fast-paced small firm environment with adaptability.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Smokeball

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Join a dynamic and growing labor & employment firm where you'll play a key role in keeping litigation moving forward while helping modernize and organize critical case data. This is an excellent opportunity for a tech-savvy Legal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates exceptionally well, and enjoys both problem-solving and litigation support. The role will initially focus on cleaning up and organizing case information within Smokeball before transitioning into more traditional litigation support responsibilities. Enjoy the flexibility of a mostly remote schedule while remaining connected to the team. Candidates must be based in the Los Angeles area and able to come into the office as needed for meetings, training, or special projects.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in Labor & Employment Law.
• Strong experience with state court e-filing, calendaring, discovery, depositions, and litigation support.
• Knowledge of termination, discrimination, wage & hour matters, and agencies including EEOC, DOL, and DFEH/CRD.
• Experience with Smokeball preferred; highly tech-savvy candidates with similar case management software experience will also be considered.
• Exceptional writing, grammar, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, and AI tools to improve efficiency and workflow.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-changing small firm environment.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.