Litigation Legal Secretary

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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Actual compensation will be negotiable based on factors including experience and skill set.

Tucker Ellis LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all.

Non-Solicitation Statement

Please note that Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or offices will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.