Legal Secretary—Litigation Jobs

MANATT, PHELPS & PHILLIPS LLP is one of the nation’s premier law and consulting firms known for quality and extraordinary commitment to clients & integrated, relationship-based services. We are notably progressive and entrepreneurial and are deeply committed to diversity, public service, and excellence in all we do.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Secretary for our Los Angeles office.

The ideal candidate is a bright professional with strong proofreading skills, familiarity with both state and federal court filings, E-filing experience, and is detail oriented with great spelling and grammar skills. A positive attitude and ability to adapt to a fast-moving environment are essential to this position.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Preparing for trials as needed
• Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
• Organizing and maintaining documents, and case files
• Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos
• Must be skilled at typing correspondence and pleadings for attorneys
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and various legal software applications
• Accuracy, speed and professionalism a must
• Must be able to coordinate complex scheduling for multiple individuals.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary required
• Must be able to work under pressure while managing multiple deadlines/priorities is essential
• Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and have great follow through skills
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Has the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

The base annual pay range for this role is between $75K-$99K. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

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