Legal Secretary - Freeman Mathis & Gary

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Legal Secretary

5/11/21

A leading and rapidly growing national litigation law firm is seeking an enthusiastic litigation secretary to join our downtown Los Angeles team. Located in the Financial District of Los Angeles, short walk to the 7th Street Metro Center, The BLOC, and other local eateries and shopping. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, problem-solvers, and willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organization skills are key in our fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Draft and review legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting

Prepare and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files

Maintain attorneys’ calendars with hearing dates, filing deadlines, and other dates of importance

Make client and client-related appointments for attorneys as necessary

Professional demeanor with all Firm’s clients, attorneys, staff and vendors. Including responding to messages and requests in a timely manner and performing job duties with enthusiasm and a genuine perceivable zest to be of service

Familiar with state and US Federal Court Case Management/Electronic Case File (CM/ECF)/PACER system, including submission of electronic filings

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision

Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, or other similar software programs necessary to perform essential duties of the position

Provide assistance to others within firm when requested based on priorities of current work-in-hand, promoting teamwork and mutual cooperation among all staff members

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum two years litigation secretarial experience

Experience maintaining paperless files. iManage experience a plus

Knowledge of service deadlines for various litigation tasks, including familiarity of the California Code of Civil Procedure

Must successfully pass a background and drug screen

What we offer you

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision

HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution

1.5% Profit Sharing contribution

Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs

Walking distance to 7th Street Metro Center and on-site parking

Regular firmwide socials and events

Positive firm culture

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG’s complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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