Legal Secretary

Description Job Schedule: Hybrid Schedule - In-Office 3/Work at Home 2 daysJob Work Hours: Flexible but 8:30 am to 5:30 PreferredSite Address: CA-Los AngelesJob Title Legal SecretarySummary: The main function of legal support is to assist lawyers by preparing legal documentsJob Responsibilities:bull Provide attorneys with secretarial and administrative assistance prepare correspondence and legal documents such as summonses complaints motions responses discovery and subpoenas for attorney review.bull Maintain calendaring system and assist attorneys in all aspects of case handling from inception of case through trial preparation.bull Open organize and maintain up to date filing on all legal documents and case files electronic paperbull Close maintain and organize closed legal files and prepare same for off-site storage shipments and logsbull Process vendor invoices make travel arrangements and submit expense reports for attorneysbull Enter attorneys daily billable time and run data reports in Sage Timeslips Programbull Maintain Sage TimeSlips program with IT supportbull Upload attorney prepared narrative case budgets in T360 TyMetrix System monitor funds remainingbull Generate monthly invoices for all legal cases in Sage Timeslipsbull Submit monthly invoices to T360 for paymentbull Enter invoice payments into Sage Timeslips programbull Work effectively as a team with major claims litigation office.bull Interface with management facilities and technology personnel.Skills:bull Verbal and written communication skills attention to detail and interpersonal skills.bull Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.bull Basic knowledge of legal court proceduresbull Ability to navigate and effectively manage litigation office files and case management systems.bull Expertise in the Microsoft Office 2010 suite of programs with proficient knowledge of Excel and Adobe.bull Knowledge of legal professional service organizations and legal secretarial and administrative practices and functions.bull Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.bull Ability to converse in a professional manner with clients claims opposing counsel and experts.bull Knowledge of both the Federal and State court systems throughout the counties and state and familiarity with court rules and e-filings.Requirements Education/Experience:bull Seasoned legal secretary experience with minimum of 3 to 5 years experience requiredRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .