Legal Secretary - Orange County

Legal Secretary – Orange County Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to join its Orange County office. This position is a full-time, non‑exempt, 7.5‑hour/day position. Our current arrangement for staff is to work 2 days on‑site and 3 days from home weekly upon satisfactory completion of their introductory period. This arrangement may be changed at any time based on business needs and decisions. Responsibilities Provide secretarial and administrative support to a combination of Partners and Associates. This assignment is subject to change based on business needs. Provide backup support to other secretaries during planned and unplanned absences. Draft, proofread, and revise various documents, including pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, letters, emails, and investigation reports. Exercise strong judgment and maintain confidentiality. Timely filing of documents with various courts and administrative bodies, including electronic filing where applicable. Assist with preparation for meetings, depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and other proceedings. Review incoming mail and correctly route it to appropriate parties, including attorneys and the Firm’s Calendaring/Docketing Department. Review and maintain electronic case and administrative files. Maintain assigned attorneys’ calendars to track meetings, hearings, depositions, court dates, and other due dates, as well as maintain attorneys’ contacts. Enter attorney’s time according to Firm billing practices as requested. In addition, coordinate with the Firm’s billing personnel to facilitate attorneys’ timely review of monthly billing statements and invoicing of clients. Create New Client Matter Memos, including tracking the status of each. Prepare check requests and coordinate payment to vendors as necessary. Assist with travel arrangements and prepare and track expense reimbursements. Ability to work overtime as needed. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 7‑10 years of legal secretary experience, preferably supporting a Partner/Principal or Senior Attorney. Proven track record of strong customer service skills. Clear and effective written and verbal skills. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high‑pressure environment. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, demonstrating strong problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat is required. Knowledge of and experience with electronic document management systems, time‑entry programs, and calendaring programs, including NetDocuments, Best Authority, CompuLaw/ProLaw; Aderant preferred. Compensation The pay range for this position is the hourly equivalent of $85,000 – $115,000 annually. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skillset, and successful track record. Annual discretionary bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, and 401(k) with a partial match are offered when individuals are eligible for benefits. Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP