Legal Secretary Job at Robert Half (Los Angeles)

Legal Secretary

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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Job Description:

Our client, a well-established defense firm in Downtown Los Angeles, is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a team of friendly, down-to-earth attorneys.

Job Responsibility:

Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in a defense litigation practice
Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents
Manage court filings (state and federal)
Maintain calendaring and deadlines (court rules, hearings, depositions)
Coordinate meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements
Handle document management, redlining, and e-filing

Requirements:

3+ years of legal secretary experience (defense litigation preferred)
Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word formatting, TOAs/TOCs)
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation secretary, preferably in civil litigation
Proficiency in e-filing and court filing systems for both federal and state courts
Strong skills in calendar management and scheduling
Familiarity with document management systems such as Amicas
Ability to draft and proofread legal documents with exceptional attention to detail
Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks effectively
Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and driven approach
Strong communication skills to interact with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders

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