Big Firm Legal Secretary

About the Role

A prestigious AmLaw firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its Downtown Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished legal professional looking to join a sophisticated, high-end firm with an exceptional benefits package and a 37.5-hour workweek.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling sophisticated labor & employment litigation matters
• Prepare, revise, format and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filing
• Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines and court dates
• Assist with discovery, pleadings, motions and trial preparation
• Coordinate meetings, depositions and other case-related activities
• Manage documents and maintain organized electronic case files
• Provide high-level administrative support in a fast-paced professional environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules and procedures
• Labor & employment litigation experience strongly preferred
• Excellent document formatting, proofreading and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Professional communication skills and ability to work with attorneys at all levels
• At least 5 years of experience as a legal secretary or practice assistant, preferably within labor and employment law
• Strong background supporting employment litigation matters from case inception through trial preparation
• Demonstrated experience with electronic filing in both federal and state courts
• Working knowledge of discovery processes, document management, and Bates stamping
• Ability to support multiple attorneys while maintaining organization and meeting competing deadlines
• Solid calendar management and administrative coordination skills in a legal environment
• Stable work history and a detail-oriented, dependable approach to attorney support

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Prestigious AmLaw firm
• 37.5-hour workweek
• Sophisticated labor & employment litigation practice
• High-end, professional working environment
• Excellent long-term career opportunity
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive benefits package

Workplace: Onsite – Downtown Los Angeles

Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply confidentially: Quidana.Dove@RobertHalf.com