We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary specializing in bankruptcy law to join our dynamic team in Los Angeles, California. This role supports a close-knit group of attorneys and plays a crucial part in ensuring efficient operations within a growing firm. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have exceptional organizational skills, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys, including partners, counsel, and associates.<br>• Manage court filings, including electronic filing and ensuring timely submissions.<br>• Coordinate schedules and maintain accurate court calendars.<br>• Arrange travel logistics for depositions and other legal proceedings.<br>• Communicate with court clerks to obtain case updates and resolve filing issues.<br>• Assist with drafting and formatting legal documents, including tables of contents.<br>• Collaborate with the office manager/paralegal to ensure smooth workflow and task prioritization.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with legal procedures and firm policies.<br>• Provide support for cases involving Chapter 11 bankruptcy, offering specialized expertise.<br>• Handle administrative tasks such as dictation, correspondence, and document organization.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join an established defense firm in downtown Los Angeles. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong experience in insurance defense and personal injury cases who can effectively manage legal documentation and court filings. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to supporting attorneys with exceptional organizational and administrative skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half has made successful placements at this firm!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Prepare and manage legal documents, including tables of authorities (TOAs), tables of contents (TOCs), and trial-related materials.</p><p>• Handle e-filing processes in state and federal courts, with emphasis on appellate e-filing.</p><p>• Coordinate and maintain accurate calendaring for court dates, deadlines, and meetings.</p><p>• Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, documents, and other necessary materials.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients and insurance carriers to address inquiries and provide updates.</p><p>• Support attorneys with traditional legal secretary duties, ensuring smooth operations in the office.</p><p>• Collaborate with paralegals and other staff to ensure thorough handling of cases.</p><p>• Adapt to flexible working hours with options for varied start and end times.</p><p>• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail in all tasks.</p>
<p><strong>International Law Firm seeks Trusts & Probate Paralegal</strong></p><p>Am Law firm in Century City is adding to their team!</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities</u>: • Serve as the primary agent to high-wealth clients, trustees, and family members • Prepare estate and gift tax returns • Direct dealings with financial institutions to collect estate assets • Handle administration of decedent's assets with the ability to resolve obstacles • Oversee preparation and filing of petitions and ongoing accountings related to guardianship and conservatorship proceedings</p><p><br></p><p><u>In Office</u>: 4 days per week in Century City</p><p><br></p><p><u>Hours</u>: 37.5 hour week with occasional overtime</p><p><br></p><p><u>Perks</u>: We've placed multiple candidates with the team over the years, who are happy and like this group!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
<p>A powerhouse litigation firm in Costa Mesa is seeking an experienced litigation secretary to join their team-oriented group of legal secretaries. The ideal litigation secretary will have 8+ years of experience in complex business law. Stability on the resume is a must. They want someone to join this team for the rest of their career! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><ul><li>Working on silicosis cases:</li><li>eFiling in state, federal, and appellate courts (plus occasional filings under seal)</li><li>calendaring litigation deadlines (CompuLaw) – no docketing department</li><li>trial preparation (binders, exhibits, etc.) – office services department does the printing/tabbing</li><li>creating discovery shells and TOAs/TOCs - no word processing department</li></ul><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>There is a night secretary who can finish up work after hours.</li><li>Strong tenure. Many support staff have been there 10, 15, 20 years.</li><li>Complex, high-end cases with notable clients.</li><li>“The environment here is very nice. we do not allow any disrespect of anyone - from offices services up. We want to know about issues right away to take care of them. We don't wany anyone to feel like they are on an island. Even Todd, he will ask me what is going on. He doesn't want to assume no news is good news.” – office manager</li><li>Team pitches in to help each other out when one person is slammed.</li><li>“The secretaries operate as a team. If you have 4 attorneys, and one is doing an MSJ, that will take you all day. If you have other things you need to, we can put out an SOS like "who is available to help out with this?" and inevitably, a few will say "I can take it!" We are looking for someone willing to do that. You have to be nice! If not, you'll bring down the whole team!” – office manager </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><u>Details of Role</u></strong>:</p><ul><li><u>Hours</u>: 7.5 hour days. OT during trial preparation. 8:30-5 or 9-5:30, but depends on attorney needs.</li><li><u>Profile that would be a fit</u>:</li><li>Law firm experience, not in-house litigation.</li><li>Little movement on the resume (they will not entertain folks who switch jobs every year or two).</li><li>Someone willing to step up and help others. The secretary team really does pitch in and help each other out.</li><li>Comfortable supporting high-end attorneys on complex cases</li></ul>
<p>Are you a skilled <strong>Litigation Secretary</strong> looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment? Our client is seeking an organized and detail-oriented professional to support a thriving litigation practice. If you excel under pressure, have exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, and are passionate about providing top-tier support, we want to hear from you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>As a Litigation Secretary, you will be a critical member of the legal team, ensuring seamless support through:</p><ul><li><strong>Case Management</strong>: Organizing, maintaining, and updating case files, pleadings, and discovery documents.</li><li><strong>Calendaring & Scheduling</strong>: Coordinating deadlines, court dates, depositions, and meetings with attorneys, clients, and external parties.</li><li><strong>Document Preparation</strong>: Drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and briefs, while ensuring confidentiality.</li><li><strong>E-Filing & Filing</strong>: Submitting documents electronically through state and federal court systems with a thorough understanding of jurisdictional requirements.</li><li><strong>Attorney Support</strong>: Managing attorney billing, timesheets, and travel arrangements while assisting with administrative and organizational tasks.</li><li><strong>Professional Communication</strong>: Acting as the point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and colleagues, always maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join This Firm?</strong></p><p>By joining this firm, you will enjoy:</p><ul><li>A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and development within a respected and established legal practice.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is pleased to partner with a highly respected mid-size defense law firm in Beverly Hills to recruit a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary for a contract-to-hire position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a dynamic defense litigation team. The Litigation Legal Secretary will play a key role in managing case documentation, scheduling, and supporting attorneys in trial preparation and ongoing litigation matters. Successful performance in the contract period offers the potential for transition to a permanent role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, format, and revise legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, correspondence, and trial binders.</li><li>File court documents electronically and physically with state and federal courts.</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, plan meetings, schedule depositions, court appearances, and deadlines.</li><li>Organize, update, and maintain both electronic and hard copy case files with accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Professionally communicate with clients, court officials, opposing counsel, and external vendors.</li><li>Assist attorneys with billing, time entry, and the preparation of expense reports.</li><li>Provide additional administrative support as needed, including answering phones and managing office correspondence.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Defense Firm Seeks Legal Secretary HYBRID onsite</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Legal Secretary responsibilities:</p><ul><li>3:1 desk</li><li>Calendaring, drafting pleadings, TOA’s & TOC’s, scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings</li><li>Calendaring program syncs with Outlook</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Legal Secretary hours:</p><ul><li>8:30-5:00 or 9-5:30 w/ 1 hour lunch</li><li>7.5 hour day</li><li>3 days onsite (after 90 day training period)</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Benefits:</li><li>HMO is 100% paid for employee. Can upgrade plans.</li><li>Kicks in 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.</li><li>401k kicks in after 1 year of employment</li><li>Parking or monthly transportation allowance</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p><strong><em>We placed an attorney a year ago and he LOVES it here! Exciting cases and work! </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
<p>Robert Half is working with an established law firm in Glendale looking to add a legal secretary to its employment litigation team. This role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys specializing in employment defense, ensuring smooth case preparation and management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide direct administrative support to the Special Counsel and an Associate handling employment defense cases.</p><p>• Manage document productions during informal discovery, including redaction of large volumes of wage statements, time records, and meal/rest break documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and file legal documents in state courts, with occasional filings in federal and appellate courts.</p><p>• Coordinate legal calendaring and scheduling for meetings, depositions, mediation sessions, and other case-related activities.</p><p>• Assist with mediation preparation, ensuring all necessary documentation and logistics are in order.</p><p>• Learn and apply the firm's proprietary naming conventions for case documents.</p><p>• Utilize office tools such as Time Matters, Microsoft Word macros, Outlook, and Adobe for case management and document formatting.</p><p>• Collaborate with the office clerk for scanning and saving pleadings and discovery materials.</p><p>• Uphold meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of case preparation and administrative tasks.</p><p>• Maintain a consistent onsite presence four days per week to align with the team's schedule.</p>
