Litigation Secretary Cerritos
Overview
The Legal Secretary will own litigation support at our Cerritos location. This full onsite role supports attorneys in a fast‑paced environment within a collaborative culture. You will prepare legal documents and manage filings while maintaining strict confidentiality.
What You'll Do12
- 1Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and court filings
- 2Manage state and federal e‑filings and support litigation matters from inception through trial
- 3Maintain attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and coordinate meetings and appointments
- 4Create and update Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
- 5Open new matters and assist with client intake procedures
- 6Coordinate travel arrangements and other administrative support tasks
- 7Provide backup support to attorneys and legal staff as needed
- 8Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information
- 9Demonstrate exceptional organizational proofreading and communication skills
- 10Manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
- 11Utilize office technology and legal software including iManage
- 12Lift and carry files up to 25 pounds
Requirements6
- 15+ years litigation legal secretary experience
- 2Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
- 3Experience with calendaring deadline management and litigation support
- 4Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- 5Experience with document management systems
- 6Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
Salary Insight
$92 - $98k per year
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