Job Details

Matura Farrington is partnering with a prominent law firm in Los Angeles to fill an immediate opening for a skilled Legal Secretary. This position offers a collaborative and supportive work environment with extensive resources, including dedicated docketing and overflow support, exceptional retention rates, and strong benefits.

Job Summary

The Legal Secretary will provide critical administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, assisting with litigation documentation, court filings, scheduling, and billing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents from drafts and transcription software.
• Organize court filings, create shell documents, manage tables of contents and authorities.
• Maintain filing systems (paper and digital), including document management and client lists.
• Assist with billing processes, daily time entry, check requests, and conflict checks.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and other events; coordinate travel and manage reimbursements.
• Support phone coverage, take messages, and handle general correspondence.

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years in legal secretarial roles; litigation experience required, with complex litigation and employment practice experience ideal.
• Skills: Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, and document management systems; knowledge of Federal and State court E-Filing.
• Attributes: Strong organizational and communication skills, detail-oriented, flexible to support overtime as needed.