A prestigious international labor and employment law firm is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Secretary to support the needs of its San Diego office for a 5-month contract position. Known for using cutting-edge technology and fostering a professional yet enjoyable environment, the firm values growth, professional development, and a collaborative mindset. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work with a team of professionals dedicated to continuous improvement and client satisfaction. Pay range for this role is $40-45/hr, based on experience.
Primary Responsibilities of the Litigation Secretary include:
- Document Preparation: Prepare and format briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Court Filings: File legal documents with state and federal courts, both electronically and traditionally.
- File Maintenance: Update and maintain client files, including electronically in the document management system.
- Calendar Management: Maintain attorney calendars using Outlook and CompuLaw, scheduling appointments and due dates.
- Meeting Coordination: Arrange meetings and conference calls, and handle orders for meals, refreshments, and equipment as needed.
- Travel Arrangements: Coordinate travel plans for assigned attorneys.
- Time Entry and Expense Management: Accurately enter, review, and revise timekeeper time entries, and prepare expense reimbursement requests.
- Vendor Invoice Management: Review and ensure accuracy of vendor invoices, prepare check requests, and submit invoices for payment.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of five years as a litigation legal secretary.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office, iManage or comparable document management systems, and CompuLaw (Aderant knowledge is a plus).
- Court Filing: Experience with both manual and e-filing in state and federal court.
- Document Formatting: Ability to accurately format documents adhering to firm standards, including tables of contents and authorities.
If you are a motivated Litigation Secretary looking for a temporary role with a reputable firm that values its employees and fosters professional growth, we encourage you to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
