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Title : Legal Secretary - Litigation

Location : California - Los Angeles
Refer to Job # XSMF796133

This high-powered, long-established firm offers great opportunities for top-notch candidates seeking rapid growth and high volume in intellectual property and dozens of other challenging practices. We really have a lot of good things to say about this firm because the firm seems to consistently set a high mark for itself in numerous, numerous categories. For example, the attorneys in this firm are all almost universally very nice people to work with and this firm puts a real powerful emphasis on quality of life issues for both its associates and partners. Without exception, the firm’s attorneys claim they are treated with a tremendous amount of respect – the firm is genuinely interested in making long-term relationships with people. Management is extraordinarily introspective about the candidates they interview – according to one candidate, the firm is “almost philosophical” in its approach towards recruiting. Attorneys here typically bill in the 1800 range.
Legal Secretary - Litigation Duties: Type, proofread, format and edit correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, agreements and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines. Some pleading drafting. Conversion of both paper and electronic files to pdf format. Heavy court filings including serving pleadings with the court and on opposing and associated counsel, at state, federal, and appellate level and in many different venues. Open new client and new matter files. Maintain attorney and client files, both paper and electronic formats. Maintain email and electronic files. Organize and maintain binders for trial, working papers, and business development purposes. Schedule remote hearing appearances, appointments, depositions, meetings; maintain calendars; make travel arrangements; set up conference calls. Track litigation deadlines, provide deadlines to docketing and confirm deadlines are docketed correctly. Answer, screen and respond to phone calls. Open and route mail and email, attaching files and documents. Enter attorney time into time-keeping program. Maintain and track CLE records for attorneys. Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports and vendor invoices. Process and edit prebills. Assist fellow secretaries and additional attorneys as needed. Qualifications: 5+ years experience as a litigation secretary. Demonstrated experience filing documents with State and Federal Courts, including electronic filing. Demonstrated experience with 9th Circuit and California Appellate Courts, preferred. The ability and intellectual curiosity to read and understand court rules, including rules for courts you have not worked with before, and to ensure compliance with assigned judge's Individual Rules and Practices. A high level of energy and the ability to work with fast-paced attorneys. The agility to prioritize tasks, handle demands from multiple people, and follow through with deliverables. The ability to see the big picture A? not just what is in front of you, but what's ahead, anticipate needs. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of a professional service organization, including interpersonal skills. A keen attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials. Strong skills in word processing and computer use: ability to type 85 wpm with high accuracy; proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Power PDF/Adobe Acrobat required; some knowledge of PowerPoint, time keeping programs, NetDocs preferred; ability to perform internet research. Excellent transcription, grammar, proofreading and organizational skills. Direct experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary is helpful, but we are open to candidates from non-traditional backgrounds who have transferrable skills to succeed.

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