Job Description:A prominent international law firm has an immediate need for an exceptional Litigation Secretary with 8 - 10 years of experience in their Century City office. The desk will provide support to a Partner and three Associates. The right candidate should have a steady work history supporting attorneys at mid-sized to large firms. Must be able to hit the ground running with eFiling and calendaring. This is a direct-hire position with full benefits and a competitive base salary. Day-to-Day Duties:
Formatting/revising briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
Generating TOC/TOA for briefs.
Assisting with manual and electronic court filings
Serving Discovery documents
Administrative responsibilities: preparing expense reports, check requests, entering time into DTE as requested, opening and distributing incoming mail, billing, etc.
Job Requirements:
Knowledgeable with all aspects of the discovery process, e-discovery, and experience working with e-discovery vendors.
Be familiar with Court Procedures, California Rules of Court, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, etc.
Experience with trial preparation
Experience in making extensive travel arrangements (i.e., both Domestic and International travel)
Take initiative in certain instances wherein insufficient and/or lack of instruction are provided
Maintain professional interaction with clients
Possess excellent written and verbal skills
Work well under pressure with intense deadlines
To Apply: Complete the form below and upload your most current resume. You may also include a cover letter or an additional document.