Job Description
Job Description Legal Secretary Work Schedule:
This hybrid position requires 4 days per week in the office. .
Location:
Los, Angeles, CA
Position Overview:
Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our Los Angeles office. This person will need to have prior litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role requires a team player who is flexible, detail-oriented, and able to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings.
- Proofread and edit legal documents with attention to detail and grammar accuracy.
- Create tables of authorities and contents for legal documents.
- Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and attorney meetings.
- Maintain attorney calendars and handle travel arrangements.
- Open new files, conduct conflict of interest checks, and maintain client files.
- Prepare and process bills, submit expenses, and assist with special projects as needed.
- Work closely with administrative support staff and contribute to firm-wide team objectives.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.
- Required Completed High School Diploma of GED
- Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary/ assistant experience in a law firm
- Proficiency in ECF filings, File & ServeXpress, and other court filing procedures.
- Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents.
- Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.