Legal Secretary

Mullen & Filippi, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Mullen & Filippi, LLP in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a full-time Legal Secretary to support a busy practice focused on workers' compensation defense. The role requires keen attention to detail, strong MS Outlook/Word skills, and the ability to learn case management software.

This on-site position includes collaboration with attorneys and clients, with opportunities to contribute to trial preparation. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, is tech-savvy, and can prioritize tasks

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of legal secretary workers' compensation defense experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word; Merus case experience is a plus.
• Tech savvy with the ability to learn case management software.
• Able to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Format and proofread transcription and edit legal documents for grammar and punctuation.
• Serve as liaison between client and attorney; furnish information as needed for reports.
• Draft routine correspondence.
• Assist attorney with trial preparation, including exhibits.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Case management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Tools

Merus case

EAMS filing

Job description

Opening for a full-time Legal Secretary. We are an established and reputable law firm with 15 offices throughout the state.

Mullen & Filippi provides legal services to California employers on issues arising from workplace injuries and other employment related concerns. We offer a friendly and supportive work environment. Excellent benefits.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Format and proofread transcription that has been digitally transcribed and edit legal documents for correct grammar and punctuation.
• Act as a liaison between client and attorney by furnishing and requesting information as needed to assist in completion of administrative reports as required by client or assigned by office management.
• Draft routine correspondence.
• Assist attorney with trial preparation, including preparation of trial exhibits.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of legal secretary workers' compensation defense experience and EAMS filing preferred
• Have a personable and friendly character
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word. Merus case experience a plus.
• Tech savvy with the ability to learn and become proficient in using case management software.
• Able to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly
• This is not a remote position

Position requires sitting for up to 6 hours per day while keyboarding and physical activity including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, walking, kneeling, crouching, reaching, repetitive motions and lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Gain firsthand experience in a professional legal setting.
• Contribute to meaningful work that directly supports legal processes and client outcomes.

Disclaimer

The job duties listed herein are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove tasks as needed.

Salary Range: $24 to $27 per hour. Actual compensation will depend on experience and skills.

Mullen & Filippi is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary Description

$24 - $27 per hour