Legal Secretary Job at LHH Recruitment Solutions in Los Angeles

Job Title: Experienced litigation Legal Secretary

Seeking a highly skilled litigation legal secretary with extensive e-filing experience in both bankruptcy and litigation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of substantive experience in civil litigation and have some bankruptcy cases. Office is located in Downtown Los Angeles and a hybrid (3 days in two days from home) schedule is offered after the initial probationary period. Firm offers paid parking, paid lunch, a collaborative environment with team mixers and events, and much more!

Responsibilities:

•File Motions for Relief, Proofs of Claim, and Notices related to creditor’s rights in bankruptcy.

•Update and manage calendars using internal case management and various software systems.

•Coordinate with the team to meet internal and client deadlines while maintaining high standards of daily production.

•Draft, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings (including tables of authorities), court forms, memoranda, and redline comparisons.

•Conduct conflicts checks, open new client matters, and obtain conflicts waivers if necessary.

•Draft and serve discovery documents.

•Prepare and send correspondence and emails to clients and opposing parties.

•Assist attorneys with arranging and preparing for depositions.

•Support trial preparation and provide trial support.

•Calendar relevant dates.

•Process invoices, organize files, and prepare expense reports.

•Arrange travel, meetings, depositions (both in-office and out-of-office), and remote court appearances.

•Handle state, civil, complex federal, and appellate filings (manual and electronic) and service of pleadings.

•Maintain and organize physical and electronic attorney files in accordance with department policies and procedures.

•Attend training sessions offered by the firm as required or requested.

•Produce documents, including creating flash drives and PDFs for client transmittal, along with hard copies.

•Retrieve and assemble exhibits and hearing binders as needed.

•Provide peer support.

Requirements:

•High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

•5-7 years of experience in a law firm at a litigation desk.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $35.00 to $47.00 per hour depending on years of experience
The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time

Pay Details: $35.00 to $47.00 per hour

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