LM Recruiting Group is hiring: Legal Secretary in Los Angeles

Responsibilities and Duties
• Use word processing and document management software to prepare, revise, format and

finalize a wide variety of legal such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, memoranda,

agreements and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines. Some

pleading/discovery drafting required.
• Prepare documents for filing and/or service including: proofreading, editing, finalizing

documents, generating TOC/TOA, gathering exhibits, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State,

and/or Local Rules.
• Heavy e-filing with state and federal courts. Current knowledge of Federal CM/ECF e-filing

procedures. Some appellate court filings using TrueFiling.
• Docket case deadlines using CompuLaw for all incoming mail, motions, discovery, trial/post trial,

mediation, arbitration and appellate deadlines.
• Create mediation, arbitration, hearing and trial binders; prepare discovery shells; set up and

maintain litigation files; party and witness subpoenas.
• Open new client/matters and send conflict checks email on behalf of attorneys.
• Case management, including database management and electronic file organization.
• Assist with preparation for and scheduling of meetings, teleconferences, conferences and travel.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Answer, screen and respond to phone calls.
• Enter attorneys' billable time as requested according to Firm billing policies.
• Maintain and track CLE records for attorneys.
• Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports.
• Provide backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteer for overflow

work assignments when time permits and actively seek to maximize productivity and promote

teamwork.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills
• Minimum 5 years' experience working as a personal injury, employment or consumer litigation

secretary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and

external client relationships.
• Can-do attitude and flexible approach.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to apply strong attention to detail to all levels of work.
• Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and have great follow through skills.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality work product and timely respond to deadlines as

well as ability to balance workload.
• Perform complex tasks that may be highly confidential or sensitive in nature, requiring discretion

and diplomacy.
• Proficient using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.