Office secretary Jobs in Moreno Valley, CA

The Legal Secretary provides high-level administrative and secretarial support to attorneys, ensuring the efficient management of litigation matters from inception through resolution. This position is responsible for drafting, revising, and finalizing complex legal documents; preparing and executing e-filings in state and federal courts and with administrative agencies; maintaining case calendars and tracking critical deadlines; and organizing materials for hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations. The role demands exceptional attention to detail, advanced organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, e-filing requirements, and legal terminology, along with professionalism, discretion, and initiative to anticipate the needs of attorneys and clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and emails from written drafts and transcription
• Handle e-filings and support all stages of the litigation process, from initiation through trial
• Assemble documents and exhibits for court filings, recordings, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and other proceedings
• Proofread documents to ensure accuracy, correct grammar, and compliance with Firm formatting standards
• Create and update Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA)
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and deadlines for attorneys
• Maintain and monitor attorney calendars, ensuring all critical dates are recorded on the master calendar
• Prepare and process new client / matter intakes per Firm procedures
• Utilize computers, transcription equipment, and legal software to efficiently produce and manage documents
• Arrange travel for attorneys, including hotel, airfare, and ground transportation
• Sort, read, print, and distribute incoming mail and emails to appropriate recipients
• Assist with the creation and assembly of marketing materials such as pitch folders, attorney biographies, and PowerPoint presentations
• Provide backup and overflow coverage to other attorneys and staff as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all Firm, client, and personnel information
• Additional duties may be assigned as required to meet business needs

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