Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to lawyers, paralegals, and other administrative staff to enhance office effectiveness.
- Handle communication with clients and courts, ensuring a professional demeanor at all times.
- Assist with answering and directing phone calls.
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by managing multiple agendas, providing timely reminders, tracking legal deadlines, and maintaining court calendars in legal settings.
- Draft, revise, and edit letters and other written documents, collect and analyze information, and proofread all documents and correspondence for accuracy.

Education and Experience Information:
- 2+ years of legal experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with State courts is required.
- Demonstrates proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Email (Outlook), DocuSign, and Dropbox.
- High level of skill in written English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, with an eye for formatting documents and a high attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to prioritize work with accuracy and efficiency while remaining focused and calm under pressure.
- Ability to work independently, take responsibility, take initiative, problem-solve using sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact positively with clients, court personnel, and coworkers. Must be a team player.
- Excellent computer, verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Must have a basic understanding of legal terminology.

Salary Information:
- Compensation: $21 to $25 per hour, based on experience.
- The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, paid time off, and plenty of opportunities to grow.

Benefits:
- Dental, Life, Medical, Paid Time Off, Retirement
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (after probation period)

Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)

Additional Information:
- Work Location: In person
- The law firm is a boutique Trusts and Estates law firm that designs, prepares, and executes estate plans, handles probate and estate administration and litigation matters, transfers title to properties, and offers various private client services.
- The position offers a great opportunity for growth for individuals looking to advance in their legal careers.
- To apply for this position, candidates must include a resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and two references, preferably professional.