LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking full-time Legal Secretary in Santa Monica, CA.
Responsibilities:- Completes assignments including drafting, revisions and finalization of correspondence, pleadings (including tables of authorities), court forms, memoranda, and redline comparisons
- Coordinates and manages conflicts checks, opening new client matters and obtaining conflicts waivers, if necessary
- Assists attorneys with arranging and preparing for depositions
- Demonstrates extensive experience with e-filing in administrative, state, and federal courts
- Files all pleadings with the appropriate courts (electronically or via messenger service).
- Serves all documents timely.
- Maintains and organizes physical and electronic attorney files in accordance with firm policies, practices and procedures
- Follows up to ensure all filings and services are complete.
- Sends out all correspondence with enclosures timely, and creates envelopes
- Maintains expertise in Word, including general formatting, styles, generation of Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
- Facilitates completion of document productions and maintains client files
- Communicates/Interacts with clients, courts, and attorneys effectively and timely
- Possesses knowledge of Compulaw
- Manages multiple calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements, as needed
- Prepares travel/expense reimbursements
- Responds to attorney requests for objection dates, files dates, etc
- Assists others as needed
Qualifications:- Knowledge of office equipment
- Formatting of all documents, legal procedures, and specialized terminology.
- Handle the demands and pressures of a fast-paced environment
- Handle detail-oriented tasks and can handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance and works with clients, co-workers, and others in a cooperative, pleasant, and respectful manner.
- 5 -7 years of legal experience
- Compulaw Proficiency preferred
Salary: $90-100k per year