Premier national law firm is seeking a strong Litigation Legal Secretary / Assistant to join their Orange County branch office. The ideal candidate will have substantial civil litigation defense experience, be familiar with e-filing in state/federal courts, calendaring, TOC/TOA, and various legal administrative duties. If you are a strong Legal Secretary/Assistant with substantive litigation experience, and are looking for a new opportunity with an industry leader that fosters continued professional growth, please apply for consideration.
Responsibilities:
• Editing and finalizing litigation documents
• Calendaring court dates/deadlines
• Filing with State and Federal courts (including e-filing)
• General administrative duties, such as answering phones, expense reports, timekeeping, and managing the attorney's schedules
Qualifications:
Must have at least 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience in a law firm
Must have knowledge of court filing requirements, including experience with e-filing in state/federal courts
Strong software skills and knowledge, Microsoft Office, legal software, etc.
Excellent communication skills to communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients