Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Pasadena, CA

Law Firm

Pasadena, CA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Pasadena, CA

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines.
- Assist with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary.
- Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department.
- Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the law firm operates efficiently.
- Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals.

Education and Experience Information:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; some college is preferred.
- 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant.
- Proficient with MS Office products.
- Must be able to type at least 50 words per minute.
- Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Information:
- Compensation for this role ranges from $30 to $35 per hour.