Legal Secretary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision benefits

HSA and FSA plans

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, a nationally recognized Am Law 200 firm, seeks an experienced legal secretary for our Seal Beach office. The role requires coordinating calendars, preparing legal correspondence, managing client files, and filing with CM/ECF/PACER. A teamwork mindset and strong communication are essential.

Candidates should have at least two years of litigation secretary experience and familiarity with California Code of Civil Procedure. A background and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years litigation secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure is a plus.
• Must pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence with careful proofreading.
• Open new files and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars with hearing dates and deadlines.
• Schedule client and related appointments for attorneys.
• Respond to messages promptly and support teamwork.
• Familiar with CM/ECF and PACER submissions.

Skills

Litigation secretarial experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Tools

iManage

CM/ECF PACER

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states seeking an experienced legal secretary to join our Seal Beach office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, problem-solvers, and willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organization skills are key in our fast-paced environment.

The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:

Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting
• Prepare and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars with hearing dates, filing deadlines, and other dates of importance
• Make client and client-related appointments for attorneys as necessary
• Professional demeanor with all Firm’s clients, attorneys, staff and vendors. Including responding to messages and requests in a timely manner and performing job duties with enthusiasm and a genuine perceivable zest to be of service
• Familiar with state and US Federal Court Case Management/Electronic Case File (CM/ECF)/PACER system, including submission of electronic filings
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision
• Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, or other similar software programs necessary to perform essential duties of the position
• Provide assistance to others within firm when requested based on priorities of current work-in-hand, promoting teamwork and mutual cooperation among all staff members

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum two years litigation secretarial experience
• Experience maintaining paperless files. iManage experience a plus
• Knowledge of service deadlines for various litigation tasks, including familiarity of the California Code of Civil Procedure
• Must successfully pass a background and drug screen

What we offer you

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
• Work-life balance
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
• 1.5% Profit Sharing contribution
• Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
• Regular firmwide socials and events
• Positive firm culture

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug-free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.