Litigation Secretary

Our Firm is looking for an experienced litigation secretary to help manage the case load for the firm's attorneys, with assistance from our case-clerk team. Applicants for the position of Litigation Secretary should have the following qualifications: 3 or more years of experience as a legal secretary supporting attorneys in federal and state court litigation practices Knowledge of federal and state court requirements and procedures for formatting and filing briefs Expertise in electronic filing systems (ECF, TrueFiling, OneLegal, etc.) and fluency in office and litigation support software, including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Westlaw, transcript management software, and electronic discovery databases Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain composure while managing multiple priorities Strong interpersonal and communication skills A sense of humor, camaraderie, curiosity, grit, and adventure Outstanding references Litigation Secretaries at our firm have the following responsibilities: Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, pleadings, and discovery documents File documents in state and federal courts, including formatting documents according to applicable rules, preparing proofs of service, effecting service, and monitoring to ensure court and firm requirements and deadlines are met Maintain litigation docket and case calendars, including determining deadline dates for motions, responsive pleadings, trial-related deadlines, court appearances, and other important deadlines Preparing cite checks (e.g., Bluebook, California Style Manual) and generating tables of authorities and contents for briefs Maintain client files including document organization, maintaining case information sheets, preparing and updating document templates Schedule hearings and depositions including communicating with court clerks, attorneys, and litigation support vendors Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys and paralegals including researching timetables and accommodations and securing reservationsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.