Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

Prominent family law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience in Family Law and / or Civil Litigation. As a valuable member of the team, the successful candidate will be proactive in managing multiple work demands, taking ownership of the quality and timeliness of their work, and ensuring client and Firm confidentiality is maintained.

The responsibilities for this role include providing administrative support to one team, creating, formatting, proofreading, and editing legal documents, coordinating new client matter request packets, and facilitating conflict search processes. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to prepare retainer letters, transcribe dictation (such as letters, pleadings, and discovery), communicate on behalf of their attorneys, track and coordinate new client / matter information, arrange continuance of court hearings with the court and opposing counsel, and maintain and monitor attorney calendars.

To be considered for this role, candidates must have experience working with legal technology, including Office 365, Document Management Systems, and court filing computer systems. The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is essential.

We offer a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and the market, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our firm is committed to maintaining a comfortable and friendly working environment that supports the professional development of our team members.

Full Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 100% employer paid benefits
• Anthem PPO Gold
• Dental Insurance PPO
• Vision Insurance
• Long term and short term disability
• 401k + profit sharing
• Convenient location, with freeway access
• Free Parking

Schedule

9 : 00am to 5 : 00 pm - 1 hour lunch and breaks

Possibility of some hybrid work; needs to be addressed at the time of interview.

Proficient using :

NetDocs

ShareFile

Coyote Analytics

ALN

Office 365

Kofax

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free parking

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

No nights

Ability to commute / relocate :

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

Family Law Office : 3 years (Required)

Work Location : In person