Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Floater Legal Secretary (Private Client and Tax)
Duties: Drafts letters and trust and estate related documents; collects and analyzes information; prepares charts, graphs, and other visuals. Frequent communications with clients on behalf of attorneys. Effectively transcribes dictation for written communication and documents Maintains attorneys’ calendars by scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and travel. Communicates and obtains information from/for internal and external clients. Manages administrative matters and details for attorneys. Maintains and updates attorney mailing lists for clients. Maintains confidentiality of client and firm matters. Coordinates monthly billing process between accounting and assigned partner(s). This includes preparation of draft and final client invoices and transmittal of same. Supports the New Client Intake process which includes the conflicts check, matter details and Engagement Letter preparation. Supports attorneys, fee-earners and clients by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents. Schedules meetings with internal and external participants, and arranges conference rooms. Prepares Chrome River reimbursement reports for assigned fee-earners. Maintains hard copy and electronic filing system (FileSite/iManage). Assists with providing coverage to reception as scheduled by the Office Manager. Operates office equipment including photocopy machine and scanner when needed. Inputs attorney time into timekeeping software. Performs other job related duties as assigned.