Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

Medical malpractice defense litigation law firm seeking qualified professionals

with substantial experience for the position of Legal Secretary

La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames’ Glendale office is a thriving mid-size law firm, with a healthy office culture, seeking an experienced legal litigation secretary to join an exemplary team. La Follette is looking for a legal secretary with substantial med mal or relatable law experience. Only candidates with 3 or more years’ of defense experience as a litigation legal secretary will be considered for this position. Here at La Follette each secretary is assigned between 1 – 3 attorneys and must successfully manage a heavy litigation desk. The skill level desired is one that encompasses strong initiative with the ability to be detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines. The professional we are seeking must possess integrity, pride in ownership, the ability to successfully work under pressure, maintain sound judgement, excellent communication and superior organizational and time management skills.

If you feel you may be a great candidate to join La Follette’s dynamic team, you are encouraged to submit your resume today.

Full-Time / In-Person Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and court rules (primarily state)
• Complete understanding of legal calendaring and tracking deadlines
• Ability to manage daily heavy emails
• Ability to manage busy attorney calendars
• Ability to draft and file pleadings, drafting and serving discovery
• Experience with trail preparation
• Proficiency in court and e-filing procedures
• Reliability a must
• Experience in Medical Malpractice, Motion Summary Judgements, TOA’s and TOC’s a PLUS

Please email cover letter and resume to Office Administrator Jessica Prisk at jprisk@ljdfa.com.

For inquiries, please contact Jessica directly via email or by phone (213) 438-2008.

Starting pay range based on 3-5 years’ experience $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Starting pay range based on 6+ years’ experience $39.00 - $45.00 per hour

Starting pay is negotiable for a new secretary with 30+ years’ experience

La Follette offers a competitive benefit package