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 Legal Litigation Secretary. This hybrid role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a minimum of three years of litigation experience. The successful candidate will support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment, handling court filings, scheduling, and maintaining client files. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and inclusivity.

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

Attention to Detail

Tools

ECF Filings

File & ServeXpress

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

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. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This role requires a team player who is flexible, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills:

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

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Actual compensation will be negotiated based on experience and skill set.

Tucker Ellis LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Non-Solicitation Statement:

Please note that Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes sent unsolicited will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.