Litigation Secretary / Executive Legal Assistant - ...

Haight Brown & Bonesteel is seeking a full-time Litigation Secretary for the downtown Los Angeles office. The Litigation Secretary will independently & effectively support up to four attorneys. This job requires daily commuting to downtown Los Angeles with no remote work offered.Duties:Prepare, revise, and finalize correspondence, discovery responses, court forms, motions and other legal documentsFile legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing and complex litigation filingsPrepare documents for service of process; prepare case "shell" documents for use by attorneys as well as generate table of contents and authoritiesSchedule appointments and calendaringMonitor litigation deadlines and assist in the execution of those deadlinesReview incoming mail for calendaring & distribute to appropriate attorneyCoordinate and schedule depositions; prepare notices and subpoenas as neededSchedule and notice independent medical exams (IMEs)Assist attorneys with trial preparation; andEnter billable timeRequirements:Solid knowledge of California and federal court rules for filing & serving discovery, motions and pleadingsHigh proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel). Knowledge of iManage and CARET Legal is a plus.Superior organizational and time management skills; excellent attendance and reliabilityHigh attention to detail; exceptional proofreading skills to ensure that grammar, punctuation, spelling & formatting are accurateStrong interpersonal and communication skillsOur firm culture includes a mix of teamwork, good communication, a work/life balance and career development opportunities.Pay: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

Created: 2025-01-15