Legal Secretary

Essential Functions Engage in the work of the attorney by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects, utilizing available resources in order to achieve. Provide support for four+ attorneys in employment law matters and backup support as needed. Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies. Prepare/revise correspondence, pleadings, documents and other clerical assignments as directed. Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time‑sensitive material. Work with teams to complete conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested. Communicate with clients on a regular basis. Assist with billing review, inquiries and collections. Maintain calendars, CLE, reports and time records. Book and organize travel arrangements as needed; assist with expense reimbursement. Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys. Transcribe electronic dictation, and schedule depositions. Various office and client filing. Proofreading documents. Other office administrative functions as needed. Qualifications and Skills Required At least 3 years recent experience in a legal administrative assistant role within a law firm supporting litigation attorneys, experience with labor and employment law a plus. Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, as well as procedures with state and federal agencies. Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings. Experienced with trial preparation and briefs. Punctual with excellent attendance. Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills. Ability to timely respond to deadlines, balance workload and take initiative. Proficient with Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with law firm software including billing, expense, document management, etc. is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment and communicate with attorneys and support staff on every level. Educational Requirements High School diploma or equivalent required. 4‑year college degree preferred. For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $39.00 and $47.00. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time Employee assistance program and other firm benefits We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jackson Lewis