Legal Secretary

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm of Dentons US LLP is seeking a Legal Secretary with at least 5 years of experience in litigation and trust and estates. This position will provide administrative support to lawyers in the Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, be familiar with local state and federal court rules, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in office and 2 days remote, offering a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare court filings in state and federal courts
- Draft and edit legal documents such as pleadings and trust and estate documents
- Maintain files and client billing information
- Handle correspondence and responses for mailing and other delivery methods
- Manage and organize physical and electronic files
- Assist with time entry for lawyers
- Communicate with clients in person and over the phone
- Make travel arrangements and process reimbursements
- Handle confidential and sensitive information for the firm and clients
- Perform ongoing and ad-hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation and trust and estates in a mid to large sized law firm
- Proficient in legal secretarial and administrative tasks, including document preparation, filing, time entry, expense reimbursements, and communication
- Familiar with local state and federal court rules
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Typing skills and ability to quickly learn new computer software programs
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Professional demeanor and respect for client confidentiality and ethical standards
- Availability for overtime as needed

Salary Information:

- Salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid position with 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Job Title: Legal Secretary
H1: Become a Legal Secretary at Dentons US LLP in Los Angeles
H2: Join Our Team as a Legal Secretary

Bullet Points:

- Provide administrative support to lawyers in a highly collaborative working environment
- Responsible for preparing court filings, legal documents, and client billing
- Manage and maintain accurate and organized physical and electronic files
- Communicate with clients in person and over the phone
- Make travel arrangements and process reimbursements
- Handle confidential and sensitive information for the firm and clients
- Familiarity with local state and federal court rules is required
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary
- Must have exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Availability for overtime may be required
- Salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 depending on experience
- This is a hybrid position with 3 days in office and 2 days remote
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation and trust and estates in a mid to large sized law firm is preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for this role
- Professional demeanor and respect for client confidentiality and ethical standards is essential

Join the team at Dentons US LLP as a Legal Secretary in their Los Angeles office and use your skills in legal secretarial and administrative tasks to support lawyers in their daily tasks. This hybrid position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 depending on experience and requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation and trust and estates in a mid to large sized law firm. If you have exceptional organizational skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a professional demeanor, apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Dental, Vision, Medical, 401k, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Life Insurance

English

High School Diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the attention of Hiring Manager at

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