Legal Secretary - Labor & Employment

Legal Secretary – Labor & Employment Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, a mid-sized law firm with offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C., is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team in Los Angeles. The position will entail supporting approximately 3 - 4 busy Attorneys in the Firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups. The Firm offers competitive compensation; 401K; medical, vision and dental coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts and more. This is a wonderful position for a person seeking an opportunity with a well-respected firm. The expected annualized base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Create and edit drafts of documents such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, requests for production, subpoenas, deposition notices, and other legal documents. Prepare final versions of documents: format Microsoft Word documents, create tables of contents and tables of authorities, proofread, etc. Assist in preparation for depositions, court hearings, and trials. Manage and organize attorneys’ emails in Outlook and save them in a document management system. Enter attorneys’ time on a daily basis. Arrange meetings and travel, schedule appointments, and maintain contacts and calendars. Process expense reimbursements and prepare client bills. Handle electronic filings with state and federal courts; handle agency filings/submissions; and retrieval of electronically filed documents. Knowledge of court rules and filing procedures, including determining requirements for filing for in varying jurisdictions. Communicate by phone/email with clients, court personnel and other legal professionals. Prepare court filings using Adobe PDF to assemble pleadings and exhibits, including bookmarking and OCRing. Support other litigation assistants with filings, deposition preparation, and case management. Assist other departments and secretarial assistants with overflow work. Other qualifications: Undergraduate degree required. A minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience. Proficiency in labor & employment terminology and procedures is preferred. Satisfaction working both independently and collaboratively with teams of varying work styles. Strong work ethic with ability to produce high-quality work in a consistent and reliable manner. Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, including juggling multiple projects and demands, meeting deadlines, and ensuring accuracy and quality of all work product. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat. Experience in using technology to resolve work challenges. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Proactive personality, positive and enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness to learn. The Firm offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a pleasant and supportive environment. EOE www.msk.com