Litigation Legal Secretary - Round Hill Search

Round Hill Search is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary for a national firm in its growing Los Angeles office located in the heart of Century City. The Litigation Legal Secretary plays a crucial role in supporting four attorneys and/or paralegals in a highly collaborative work environment. This position requires a high degree of organizational skill, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of litigation legal assistant or secretarial experience with significant exposure to complex commercial, intellectual property, real estate, and/or labor and employment litigation in a mid to large-sized law firm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings and travel
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, and subpoenas. Ensure all documents are correctly filed with the court in a timely manner
• Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and court personnel. Handle routine client inquiries and facilitate effective communication throughout the litigation process
• Assist attorneys in conducting legal research and gathering relevant information for cases. Prepare and organize necessary documents and evidence for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Maintain accurate records of billable hours and assist in the preparation of client invoices. Manage expense reports and other financial documentation
• Assist in preparing trial materials, including exhibits, witness lists, and trial notebooks. Coordinate logistics for trial proceedings
• Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and physical. Track case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedure

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation legal assistant or secretarial experience with significant exposure to complex commercial, intellectual property, real estate, and/or labor and employment litigation in a mid to large-sized law firm

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, iManage, e-filing, styles, and brief formatting

• Experience with federal and state e-filing, trial preparation, Table of Contents, and Table of Authorities

• Excellent written and oral communication, proofreading, and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented, able to multitask and prioritize the workload independently, have great follow-up and follow-through skills

• Comfortable working in a high-volume, high-energy environment

Salary:

The anticipated pay range is approximately $95k-$115k per year

How to apply:

Please submit your resume as a WORD document for immediate review and consideration.

About Round Hill Search:

Round Hill Search is a leading boutique legal staffing, placement, and consulting firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Our founding principles, Excellence, Service, and Integrity, are woven through every aspect of our business, resulting in an unparalleled level of service for our candidates and clients. Visit us at www.roundhillsearch.com