Legal Secretary

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Legal Secretary to join a reputable firm located in Los Angele, CA. The Legal Secretary will perform a variety of administrative support tasks for the assigned attorneys in the civil litigation practice group. This position may perform additional duties and responsibilities relating to the assigned practice groups.

Requirements

• Draft shell/non-substantive notices, motions, affidavits, orders, and other court filings based on past precedent
• Monitor dockets for relevant pleadings and conducting docket searches-pull and organize docket filings
• Assist attorneys with trial preparations, including organizing exhibits and preparing hearing binders
• File documents with the court
• Communicate with courts regarding scheduling hearings and other administrative matters
• Edit, proofread, and redline documents and correspondence for accuracy, grammar, and formatting
• Organize and maintain attorney contacts and calendars, including travel logistics and scheduling
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including scheduling, arranging videoconferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment and food and beverage orders; preparing presentation materials; and welcoming visitors
• Prepare client bills and related forms and arrange for expense advancement, reimbursement, and invoice payments
• Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries and print reports
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with Firm records retention policies

Benefits

Salary:

Competitive salary - discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package