Litigation Secretary - Adams & Martin Group

A law firm in the OC area has an immediate opening for a legal secretary with 5 to 12 years litigation experience. Our Los Angeles office is looking to hire immediately. This is an excellent direct hire opportunity for a talented and motivated legal secretary.

The Litigation Secretary will be responsible for assisting attorneys with Federal, State, Appellate Court e-filings, calendaring, proofreading, trial preparation and document processing and other administrative duties.

The right candidate will be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and written communication skills, ability to work efficiently and independently. Candidate should be comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced, team-structured environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Computer proficiency in Net Docs, Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies. We will provide training for NetDocs if not familiar with this system.
• Possess strong civil litigation experience, including a mastery of court efilings with Federal, State (CA) and Appellate Courts with solid e-filing experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, strong client service skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in handling litigation calendars (Compulaw).
• Position requires ability to work full time, 40 hours a week, with flexibility for overtime as necessary.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. The firm offers competitive benefits and retirement packages.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.