Legal Secretary
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
$33.25 to $38.5 USD / hour
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- $33.25 to $38.5 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support legal operations. This is a Long-term Contract position suited for someone who can manage administrative priorities in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, confidence handling court-related documentation, and the ability to keep calendars and correspondence moving efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and submit legal documents through electronic filing systems in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
- Coordinate attorney calendars by scheduling hearings, meetings, deadlines, and other case-related commitments.
- Produce high-quality legal correspondence and documentation from dictation, notes, and other source materials.
- Track important filing dates and follow up on time-sensitive court submissions to help maintain compliance.
- Organize case files, records, and supporting materials so information is easy to access and up to date.
- Communicate with courts, clients, and internal team members regarding scheduling, filings, and document status.
- Prior experience working in a Legal Secretary or similar legal administrative support role.
- Hands-on knowledge of electronic filing procedures and court filing practices.
- Strong calendar management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines accurately.
- Proficiency in preparing documents from dictation with excellent formatting and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in a legal setting.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
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Skills
- Organizational skills
- Documentation
- Scheduling
- Regulatory compliance
- Administrative support
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills