Preeminent national law firm is seeking a Litigation Secretary with Trust & Estates experience to join their growing team in Century City. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of Trust & Estates Litigation experience, strong proofreading and formatting skills, and proficiency with e-filing in state and federal courts.
Responsibilities of the Litigation Secretary role include:
Formatting and editing legal documents and correspondence
E-filing in state and federal courts
Tracking and calendaring deadlines and court dates
Preparing pleadings and discovery for filing and service
Administrative support such as entering attorneys' billable time and preparing expense reports
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3+ years of civil litigation defense experience in the state of California
Minimum of 2+ years of Trust & Estates experience
Thorough understanding of the litigation life cycle and California Rules of Civil Procedure
Firm offers comprehensive and generous benefits, hybrid work schedules, and a collegial and supportive office culture.
Targeted Compensation Range: $90k - $110k annually depending on experience
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.
