Litigation Legal Secretary

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071

Hourly rate: $30-35 per hour along with Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract Position 100% onsite

LHH is working with a well-established law firm in Los Angeles CA. The contract position is for a legal secretary to support 3 to 4 attorneys. Litigation Assistant to support attorneys in civil litigation defense. Experience in civil litigation; the ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain attorneys' calendars, scheduling court appearances, client meetings, depositions, and other engagements.
Ensure there are no scheduling conflicts and notify attorneys of pending deadlines.
Serve as an intermediary between attorneys, firm personnel, and the courts, facilitating effective communication.
Generate all correspondence, including legal documents and general communications.
Prepare and send notices of filings, state and federal e filings, motions, and hearings to the appropriate parties.
Create and maintain client files, records, logs, and case-related documentation.
Track billing hours using billing software.
Assist in case preparation, including document formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, and copying.

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm supporting attorneys in civil defense litigation.
Strong understanding of state and federal experience, legal terminology, concepts, principles, and procedures.
Familiarity with the functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts and related agencies.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, I-Manage, BigHand and Outlook), billing software, and online document management systems.
Expertise in Outlook Calendars for scheduling and maintaining attorneys’ court schedules.
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Liz Martinez

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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