Job Title: Assistant/Legal Secretary – Labor & Employment Law
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Salary: Based on experience
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Role:
Client, a top-ranked law firm in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our esteemed Labor & Employment law group. This position will provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to a team of attorneys and legal professionals focused on a broad range of employment law matters.
Practice Focuses:
Our team handles employment contract disputes, wage and hour matters, wrongful termination, discrimination, Affordable Care Act compliance, harassment, union campaigns, mediation/arbitration, and employment litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage attorneys’ calendars, schedule client meetings, and coordinate mediations and court filings.
- Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and other written communications.
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical filing systems.
- Handle incoming phone calls and emails, ensuring efficient and professional communication.
- Provide general administrative support as required.
Working Hours:
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Location: In-office role
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary or assistant, ideally within a labor & employment law practice.
- Strong typing, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe; experience with NetDocuments is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
