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>Robert Half Legal has partnered with a multi office plaintiff law firm in Irvine looking for a full time Associate Attorney. The firm has roughly 20 attorneys across California, Hawaii, Arizona and New Mexico and their main practice areas include construction defect, class action and consumer law. </p><p><br></p><p>This is truly a family oriented environment where the partners care about their employees. They are open to any type of background (Plaintiff, Defense, or entry level) as they are willing to train. The role will have a hybrid work model with a few days in the office and a few days remote.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Independently work with a partner to manage a heavy caseload</li><li>Civil Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, and Trial Work</li><li>Regularly attend court appearances, depositions, and meetings</li><li>Communicate with clients and draft status reports</li></ul><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Firm brings in lunch once or twice a week (this week they had a Bastille Day breakfast, the office manager brought in French food)</li><li>“We are doing something to help people! These are homeowners who have put a big deposit on a house… it’s very rewarding in that matter, rather than working for a corporation to make more money.” – office manager</li><li>Everyone who works here is very smart! The attorneys are very experienced… In the end, you’ve learned and helped society to build better homes.” – office manager</li><li>Rainy day tradition: cater lunch and let people go home early.</li><li>Birthday/anniversary lunch once a month – those with celebrations pick the food!</li><li>Business casual, except for mediations/hearings [via Zoom]</li><li>The legal assistant we placed there two years ago is still there. He’s gotten two raises in two years!</li></ul>
