Litigation Legal Secretary

Position Overview

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our Los Angeles office.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings.
• Proofread and edit legal documents with attention to detail and grammar accuracy.
• Create tables of authorities and contents for legal documents.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and attorney meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and handle travel arrangements.
• Open new files, conduct conflict of interest checks, and maintain client files.
• Prepare and process bills, submit expenses, and assist with special projects as needed.
• Work closely with administrative support staff and contribute to firm-wide team objectives.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary/ assistant experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in ECF filings, File & ServeXpress, and other court filing procedures.
• Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

Pay

Salary Range $80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Actual compensation will be negotiable based on factors including experience and skill set.

About the Role

This hybrid position requires 4 days per week in the office.

Location

Los Angeles, CA