Legal Secretary

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

#LI-DNP

Legal Secretary - Los Angeles Department

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is currently seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Los Angeles. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $105,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. As a Legal Secretary, you will provide critical support to attorneys and advisors, ensuring that all administrative and secretarial tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage attorneys' and advisors' calendars, including scheduling appointments and coordinating travel arrangements
• Review and coordinate billing, including time entry captures, narrative edits, and budget performance
• Maintain case and client files in the document management system
• Assist with the preparation of legal documents and correspondence
• Handle incoming and outgoing calls and messages
• Coordinate meetings and conferences with internal and external parties
• Perform administrative tasks, such as new client/matter requests and time & expense reports
• Proofread and edit work for accuracy and proper formatting
• Assist with overflow work from other secretarial team members

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience
• Specialized secretarial degree or associate/bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with legal terminology and filing practices
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the firm's Core Values

Benefits and Rewards:

• Competitive salary range of $90,000 to $105,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the firm's Core Values

Join the Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP team and become a valued member of our legal community. Apply now to join our dynamic and collaborative team in Los Angeles.

Not Applicable

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and more.

Secretarial, Administrative, Billing, Conflict-checking, Client Services, MS Word, Microsoft Office Suite, NetDocuments, ChromeRiver, InterAction, Intapp, Carpe Diem, iTimekeep, Written and Oral Communication, Grammar, Punctuation, Legal Terminology, Telephone Functions, Filing, Record-keeping, Organizational, Mathematics, Service Orientation, Confidentiality, Professional Growth

High School Diploma, Specialized Secretarial Degree, Associate/Bachelor's Degree (desirable)

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma, Specialized Secretarial Degree, Associate/Bachelor's Degree (desirable)

Legal