LOCATION: Century City, California.

COMPENSATION: $25-$30: Commensurate with your experience and skill set (Negotiable); Health benefits (general, vision and dental); Retirement benefits and parking for full time employees.

HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri). Some overtime available (based on work needs).

REQUIREMENTS: At least two (2) years prior work experience at a litigation law firm is required. General knowledge of the litigation process (from the filing of a complaint through trial). Must be detail oriented, able to follow instruction, and able to multi-task. You must be experienced with Microsoft Word, and Adobe.

JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES: Litigation secretary. Draft discovery/pleading shells; Calendar hearing dates; Calendar pleading/discovery deadlines; File pleadings with State and District Courts (paper and electronic filings); Process and serve subpoenas; Some administrative/phone duties.

Primary duties include:

Scheduling court appearances & depositions
Drafting of letters, email correspondence and pleadings
Creating and maintaining files and indexes
Maintaining attorneys’ calendars of appointments as well as reminders
Telephone correspondence with opposing counsel and court clerks
Preparing/Serving/Filing pleadings for filing with the court (State & Federal)
Preparing and service of discovery (State & Federal)
Processing/Handling incoming subpoenas, and obtaining medical records
Scanning documents to maintain electronic version of file
Preparing attorney-client contracts
Emailing and calling clients to obtain or provide information
Anticipating next steps relative to case and documents that need to be prepared

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Associate Arts Degree (“AA”) or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Independent resourcefulness and problem-solving capabilities
Strong organizational skills
Proficiency with drafting and editing correspondence
Strong communicator with professional and pleasant phone skills
Computer competency and knowledge of Adobe Pro, WordPerfect, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Certified Paralegal and/or Notary Public is a plus

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please email your resumes. Do NOT fax your resumes.

**Please have your email address listed on your resume.**

Company Description

We are a full-service and leading Plaintiff's litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients in employment and civil rights matters.

PLAINTIFF'S LAW FIRM

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