Legal Secretary I — Litigation Support & Admin

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is seeking a Legal Secretary I to perform a full range of secretarial duties for attorneys and administrators in the various sections. The role includes dictation, minutes, typing, proofreading, and calendar management, with opportunities to support the office and learn all functions.

Applicants must have at least one year of clerical secretarial experience, strong Word skills, knowledge of legal terminology, and the ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• Pass spelling test with no more than five errors.
• Pass a letter composition exercise.
• At least one year performing clerical or secretarial duties is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and have knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Fast and accurate typist who pays close attention to detail, able to work under pressure with minimal supervision, and can perform in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are mandatory.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to attorneys or administrators.
• Take and transcribe dictation; take minutes of meetings; type and proofread documents.
• Maintain databases, filing systems and appointment calendars; answer inquiries by phone or in person.
• Order office supplies and support general office workload.
• Learn all office functions and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Attention to detail

Legal procedures knowledge

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is seeking a Legal Secretary I to perform a full range of secretarial duties for attorneys and administrators in the various sections. The role includes dictation, minutes, typing, proofreading, and calendar management, with opportunities to support the office and learn all functions.

Applicants must have at least one year of clerical secretarial experience, strong Word skills, knowledge of legal terminology, and the ability to work under pressure