Legal Secretary – Support Services Workgroup

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

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H1: Join the Legal Team at LAFLA and Make a Difference in Your Community

H2: Legal Secretary Position Available at LAFLA

Bold Headline: Increase Access to Justice and Address Systemic Inequities as a Legal Secretary at LAFLA

Summary:

LAFLA, a nonprofit law firm dedicated to increasing access to justice and addressing systemic inequities in the Greater Los Angeles area, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Support Services Workgroup. This position offers a salary of $43, – $49, annually, depending on experience, and excellent benefits. The Legal Secretary will provide administrative support to multiple attorneys, assist with case management, and contribute to the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A minimum of one year of experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills. Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.

H2: About LAFLA

LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that has been serving the Los Angeles community for 95 years. With over 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, LAFLA provides free legal services and resources to address a wide range of civil legal issues. Their unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers, and domestic violence clinics allows them to serve communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to enact long-term systemic change and collaborates with public and private partners to expand access to justice and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved.

H2: Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary

- Provide secretarial and administrative support to multiple attorneys to further LAFLA's mission.
- Assist with case management, including drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, communicating with internal and external parties, and maintaining accurate litigation calendars.
- Create and maintain electronic and physical case files.
- Communicate with clients and coordinate appointments.
- Perform clerical duties such as mail processing, photocopying, and office supply maintenance.
- Provide translation and interpretation services if bilingual.
- Contribute to the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion plan and goals.
- Support all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and promote inclusion in a thoughtful way.

H2: Qualifications for the Legal Secretary Position

- Minimum of one year of experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Zoom applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Positive attitude and ability to interact respectfully with diverse staff and community members.
- Familiarity with civil law procedures, deadlines, and e-filing, particularly for the Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

H2: How to Apply

To apply for the Legal Secretary position, please submit a cover letter and resume online to with "Legal Secretary - SSWG" in the subject line.

H2: Benefits & Compensation

LAFLA offers a competitive salary based on comparable public interest salaries and a generous benefits package for full-time employees. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also receive bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend. For more information on LAFLA's salary scale for union, non-management staff, please visit /.

Conclusion:

Join LAFLA's Support Services Workgroup as a Legal Secretary and make a difference in your community by increasing access to justice and addressing systemic inequities. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a retirement plan. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication and time management skills. Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred. Apply now and be a part of LAFLA's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, cell phone stipend

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Microsoft Office, Adobe, Zoom, written and oral communication, time management, attention to detail, bilingual (Spanish)

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Submit cover letter and resume online to with "Legal Secretary – SSWG" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience Minimum 1 year experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant

Legal