<p><strong><em>Top Downtown LA Law Firm Seeks Experienced Legal Secretary</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>A firm with a strong litigation practice is seeking a <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> to join their team. The firm is known for its high-caliber attorneys, collaborative environment, and long-standing reputation in state and federal court matters. This role will support a group of 4 attorneys in litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>Legal Secretary Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage litigation calendaring deadlines (secretaries handle their own calendaring).</li><li>File both hard copy and electronic court documents in state and federal courts.</li><li>Prepare subpoenas and request medical records.</li><li>Draft pleadings, including TOAs and TOCs.</li><li>Research and ensure compliance with state and federal rules of court.</li><li>Handle filings for MSJs (motions for summary judgment).</li><li>Schedule depositions, court reporters, and travel for attorneys.</li><li>Enter attorneys’ billable time accurately.</li><li>Utilize NetDocs as the document management system.</li></ul><p>Hours:</p><p>Standard schedule is 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Overtime is rare but may be required depending on deadlines.</p><p>Perks:</p><p>We have successfully placed multiple legal secretaries with this firm—several have been there for years and thrive in the supportive culture.</p><p>Salary:</p><p>Up to $95K base salary, commensurate with experience.</p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additional benefits such as 401(k), paid time off, and firmwide perks.</p><p><strong><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></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>
<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>
