Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Torrance, CA

Law Firm

Torrance, CA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Torrance, CA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Responsibilities:

As a Legal Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary at the law firm, you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys and paralegals by managing documents and workflow essential for the firm's efficient operation. Your specific responsibilities will include:

- Preparing and proofing legal documents and correspondence
- Filing documents in both state and federal courts
- Preparing and maintaining charts with hyperlinks for documents
- Preparing binders for attorneys and judges
- Creating and saving documents and emails in a document management system (iManage) in line with firm policy
- Calendaring legal due dates using CompuLaw
- Maintaining attorneys' calendars, scheduling meetings, and managing other calendar commitments
- Making travel arrangements and processing expense reports
- Processing monthly client disbursements
- Organizing and maintaining case files
- Providing support to multiple timekeepers
- Supporting overall administrative needs by assisting team members where required

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong confidence and communication skills are essential for developing trustworthy relationships with team members.

Qualifications:

- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Proficiency with software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Teams, Compulaw, etc.
- Strong understanding of court rules and procedures, with the ability to obtain documents from online court directories
- Ability to work overtime when needed
- Heavy computer use
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
- Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. (files and boxes)

Education and Experience:

- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience required
- Civil Litigation experience required
- Demonstrated employment stability

Salary Information:

The salary for the Legal Administrative Assistant position ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience (DOE).

Benefits:

The law firm is committed to the professional and personal development of its employees. The firm regularly reviews salaries and benefits to ensure a comprehensive offering that enhances both personal and professional lives. Benefits include:

- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Generous profit-sharing program
- Domestic partner benefits
- PTO program accruing 18 days in the first year, with growth based on tenure

The law firm values work/life balance and offers an opportunity for those who seek an employer that views them as individuals. Interested candidates are encouraged to respond to the posting with a resume and cover letter. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.