Litigation Secretary- 3243782

AMS Staffing Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company in Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Secretary to manage legal documents and assist attorneys. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and at least five years of legal secretarial experience. This role offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary of $90K-$100K annually, along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Awesome benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of legal secretarial experience required.
• Knowledge of State and Federal court rules and e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and files legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

iManage

Chrome River

InTapp

Adobe

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Title: Litigation Secretary

Location: Los Angeles CA 90071

Salary/Payrate: $90K-$100K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH AFTER 1-3 weeks of initial ramp up period)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have experience in civil defense/civil litigation, including trials, and will also have demonstrated excellence in dependability, pro-activity and the ability to work independently and within a team. Experience with/knowledge of insurance defense and toxic torts is a plus, but not a requirement.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares, edits, files and may compose legal documents, including but not limited to, letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, subpoenas and other legal documents as required by the practice area. Files documents with the courts, including e-filing.
• Updates and maintains databases that include e-mail lists, iCreate info and client matter lists.
• Reviews and processes all incoming mail. Opens new files, checks conflicts of interest, maintains client and general files. Conducts periodic review of files for possible closure/off-site storage.
• Greets clients and visitors. Interacts with clients, counsel, court personnel and others. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor. Maintains good public relations and customer service with clients. Maintains confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
• Maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems. Records court dates, deposition dates, etc. Works with attorneys, secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure accuracy of calendar. Schedules appointments and makes business travel arrangements. Communicates with administrative support by apprising of deadlines, attorney travel plans, etc.
• Other related duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications And Prior Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of legal secretarial experience is required; civil defense preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Knowledge and application of State and Federal court rules (including e-filing) and local rules, where applicable, pertaining to litigation procedures, requirements and practices (including trial, mediation and arbitration).
• Knowledge of or ability to learn office procedures, rules and regulations. Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs and relevant software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, Chrome River, InTapp and Adobe. Knowledge of CompuLaw and BigHand Now preferred.
• Ability to effectively and accurately communicate orally and in writing; correctly apply departmental rules, complex regulations and procedures; maintain a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail; work well under pressure and time sensitive situations; proofread and perform editing of routine and complex documents; transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from written drafts or dictation at a level of 65 wpm; organize, solve problems and work well within a team environment; incur overtime in order to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours from time-to-time.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills necessary to professionally communicate with and effectively follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, external entities, attorneys, management and staff.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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