Legal Secretary

About the role

We're partnering with a prestigious Am Law firm with multiple offices nationwide to identify an experienced Legal Secretary for its Downtown Los Angeles office.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established firm known for its collaborative culture, extensive administrative support, and long-term career opportunities. We've partnered with this firm for years and have successfully placed numerous professionals who continue to thrive and speak highly of the firm's culture and leadership.

Responsibilities

• 5+ years of legal secretary experience in a law firm.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filings, calendaring, and litigation deadlines.
• Experience preparing pleadings, correspondence, TOAs/TOCs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of legal support experience, including a minimum of 3 years in litigation-focused work.
• Prior experience in a mid-sized or large law firm environment is required.
• Strong working knowledge of court filings, calendaring, and legal document preparation.
• Proficiency with legal software and office technology, including document management systems and PDF editing tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple administrative responsibilities.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously in a legal setting.
• Trial preparation experience is required.
• Background in insurance defense or related civil litigation matters is preferred.

What the Firm Offers

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Am Law platform with multiple offices and abundant administrative resources and support.
• Stable, team-oriented environment with excellent opportunities for long-term career growth.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Am Law platform with multiple offices and abundant administrative resources and support.
• Stable, team-oriented environment with excellent opportunities for long-term career growth.

Schedule

Permanent / Full Time

Pay

85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly

Contact

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary looking to join a top-tier firm where you'll have the support, resources, and infrastructure to be successful.

Apply today or contact me confidentially to learn more about this opportunity.

To apply, submit resumes ONLY to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.DoveRobertHalf.