Litigation Legal Secretary

Tucker Ellis LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support multiple attorneys. This hybrid role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with prior litigation secretarial experience. Responsibilities include preparing court filings, scheduling, and maintaining client files. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess advanced Word skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary/assistant experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and attorney meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and handle travel arrangements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

ECF Filings

File & ServeXpress

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Work Schedule: This hybrid position requires a minimum of 3-4 days per week in the office, with additional in-office time as needed for trials and special projects.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Position Overview

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Litigation Secretary to join our Los Angeles office. This role requires prior litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate will be a team player who is flexible, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings.
• Proofread and edit legal documents with attention to detail and grammar accuracy.
• Create tables of authorities and contents for legal documents.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and attorney meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and handle travel arrangements.
• Open new files, conduct conflict of interest checks, and maintain client files.
• Prepare and process bills, submit expenses, and assist with special projects as needed.
• Work closely with administrative support staff and contribute to firm-wide team objectives.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary/assistant experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in ECF filings, File & ServeXpress, and other court filing procedures.
• Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Actual compensation will be negotiable based on factors including experience and skill set.

Tucker Ellis LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all.

Additional Information

Senior Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Legal

Industry: Law Practice