Commercial Litigation Secretary

Company: Adams & Martin Group
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Prominent IP and Business Litigation firm in Santa Monica is seeking an amazing Legal Secretary to join the team! Candidate will be doing mostly Calendaring and E-filing. We need someone who is flexible and is a quick-study. We are offering a competitive salary DOE with a tremendous benefits package. Firm is offering hybrid - 2 days/ week in office model for time being. -Legal Secretary responsibilities:Preparing pleadings, agreements and correspondence, including judicial and administrative forms, using advanced knowledge and skills with word processing - and other software programs.File court documents and related correspondence, memorandum, pleadings and related documents. E-file and paper file documents with state and federal trial and appellate courts and administrative bodies.Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines.Handle incoming and outgoing mail for attorneysSchedule meetings, depositions and conference calls, and assist with travel arrangements when necessary and reserve conference roomsCommunicate by phone and email with clients, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service at all timesEnter time and handle billing for assigned timekeepersAssist in trial preparationAnswer and handle incoming phone calls in a professional mannerAssist fellow workers and other timekeepers as neededSuccessful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. Collaboration is built into the structure of this firm - this is truly a team environment, and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here. Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.Required Skills and Experience:High School diploma required, Bachelors degree preferred.Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial experience is required.General Benefits Description:Benefits package includes options for parking, medical & life insurance, dental and vision insurance, FSA plan participation, paid vacation, paid holidays and sick leave, doctor appointment and bereavement time, and available participation in the firm sponsored 401(k) retirement plan (five year vesting plan, and historically we have matched 1:1 all employee contributions without limit and contributed an annual profit share based on a percentage of compensation). - All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions provided in the firm's personnel policies.We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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