Overview
Litigation Secretary Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
Job Classification: Full-time non-exempt position
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Life, Vision Insurances and 401K
Why Work Here?
“IMW is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! We are committed to our communities, equal-pay & gender equality.”
Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs is a world class law firm serving the Los Angeles area since 1943. We have an opportunity for an Employment Law Litigation Legal Secretary in our Downtown Los Angeles office.
IMWPD is seeking a highly skilled litigation legal secretary with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will bring sophisticated plaintiff and defense general litigation experience. Must demonstrate initiative and follow-through while managing multiple, competing deadlines. Candidate must be very organized, proactive, and have excellent written and communication skills. Experience using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams is a requirement.
We value attention to detail, a great attitude, and the ability to strategically manage workload to support our growing General Litigation Practice Group. Applicant must have strong understanding of the litigation process in Federal courts.
Job Requirements:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (“Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.)
1. Responsible for coordinating and confirming the scheduling of meetings, depositions, and hearings for firm attorneys with clients and other parties.
2. Strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures (including e-filing) in both state and federal courts.
3. Excellent word processing skills (intermediate to advanced level in Word, Microsoft Outlook.) Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills (65+ WPM.)
4. Mastery generating Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents using Word or Best Authority; and ability to format documents with Word-generated styles.
5. Knowledge of attorney timekeeping software and calendaring.
6. Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills and overall attention to detail.
7. Well organized and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment.
8. Ability to work independently and cooperatively supporting multiple attorneys and paralegals.
9. Processes incoming mail, faxes, and emails, calendaring and tasking appearances and deadlines as necessary using master calendar system.
10. Drafts routine correspondence, pleadings and other legal documents.
11. Manages and organizes case files and other records.
12. Operates standard office equipment, such as multi-function devices, scanners, copiers and computers; transcribes dictation when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Litigation Secretary
Company: Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
Location: Los Angeles, CA
