FRASER WATSON & CROUTCH LLP · 11 hours ago
Legal Secretary
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$52/hr - $85/hr
3+ years expFraser, Watson & Croutch, LLP is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide administrative support to attorneys on a day-to-day basis. The role involves managing communication, drafting documents, and maintaining case files while ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Consistently occupy desk during regular business hours to answer phones for attorneys, direct incoming phone calls, attend to immediate needs of attorneys, and greet clients and guests (physical presence at desk is required for performance of these essential functions)
Back up other secretaries during planned and unplanned secretary absences
Draft and revise various documents including pleadings, correspondence and memorandum
Correctly format court pleadings according to applicable court rules including the auto-generation of table of authorities (TOAs) and table of contents (TOCs)
Research state and federal rules of court and work with attorneys to ensure adherence to rules of court and codes of civil procedure
Timely file court documents with various courts and administrative bodies, including electronic filing where applicable
Assist with preparation for meetings, depositions, hearings, meditations, trials and other litigation proceedings
Review incoming mail and correctly route to appropriate parties, calendar in our calendaring system
Review and maintain case files and partner with Firm’s filing clerk to ensure proper maintenance of case files; locate relevant case information for attorneys
Maintain attorneys’ individual calendars and contacts to track meetings, hearings, depositions, court dates and other due dates
Enter time for attorneys according to Firm billing practices as requested and coordinate with Firm’s billing personnel to facilitate attorneys’ timely review of monthly billing statements and invoicing of clients
Prepare attorneys’ check requests and coordinate payment to vendors when necessary
Maintain composure and work efficiently and accurately during highly stressful circumstances
Work cordially, cooperatively and productively with Firm employees
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum of three years of legal secretary experience, preferably supporting a Partner/Principal, of Counsel or Senior Attorney
Superior customer service skills
Accuracy in grammar, spelling and punctuation
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task effectively
Self-starter with ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office (experience using Office 2010 Suite is preferred)
Knowledge of and experience with an electronic document management system, time-entry program and calendaring program
Civil litigation experience required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Litigation experience in medical malpractice is preferred
Prolaw experience is preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Company
FRASER WATSON & CROUTCH LLP
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase