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Title : Legal Secretary

Location : California - Redwood shores
Refer to Job # MYYA752603

Practice law in the London office of this powerhouse international New York firm. This firm’s client list reads like a “Who’s Who” of the world’s corporate big leaguers, and they have a full service practice that excels in virtually all areas of the law. This energetic, youthful firm blends polished professionalism with a bright, informal atmosphere. The combination is awesome! Associates are respected and are given early responsibility as well as good training and feedback. They are now seeking candidates of the highest caliber with excellent academics and experience.
Legal Secretary The candidate will assist attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the firm. Providing administrative support to attorneys including typing, editing and proofing of documents, calendaring, time entry, travel arrangements, expense reimbursement, creating and maintaining files, and working on closing binders and minute books, maintaining files, and working on closing binders and minute books. Provide attorneys with administrative support such as, but not limited to, email, calendar and contact management; event and meeting planning; travel planning - create detailed itineraries; enter/submit attorney time (DTE); open new client matters; oversee and finalize billing; handle administrative requests and/or projects as assigned. Draft, edit, convert and print documents, presentations and spreadsheets; spellcheck and proofread work product. Prepare a variety of litigation pleadings and electronically file and serve court documents as required by the court at both state and federal levels. Interact with clients, attorneys and internal staff in a professional and courteous manner; welcome clients who visit the firm. Maintain organized desk; create/maintain effective filing systems; forward/retrieve files to Records Department; maintain contact sheets/desk profiles. Handle high volume of phone calls, while demonstrating professional phone etiquette; ensure messages are delivered promptly, accurately and according to attorney preference. Work with team secretaries and share responsibilities for supporting team attorneys; coordinate coverage with team secretaries when absent or away from workstation. Prioritize work; complete tasks with minimal supervision. Work overtime as requested. Any other responsibilities that may be added or adjusted at managements discretion. The candidate should have High School diploma/GED required. College degree is preferred. 5+ years of experience working in an administrative capacity (professional services or law firm background preferred) is required. Must have proficiency in all basic, advanced and legal specific Word and Windows as well as PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat programs. Working knowledge of DTE, Desksite, and ChromeRiver is beneficial. Should have strong initiative; ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently and make decisions on behalf of attorneys. Ability to prepare shells for discovery requests and TOC and TOA for briefs before e-filing is a huge plus. Minimum typing 60 wpm is desired. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Email: jobs@lawfirmstaff.com NO CALLS PLEASE

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