Job Description

Well established busy law firm located in Westlake Village, California seeks well qualified Legal Secretary for litigation and transactional and to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Exciting career opportunity. You will work under the supervision of one or more attorneys and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. Experience with Windows, Microsoft Outlook, WordPerfect, Word, Excel, Essential Forms or similar, Timeslips. Benefits and compensation to be discussed at time of hire.

Legal Secretary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to one or more attorneys
• Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and attorneys
• Greet visitors and provide intake sheet for initial consultation
• File various legal documents such as motions, petitions and appeals
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
• Maintain and update contact details
• Schedule appointments and maintain a detailed calendar
• Maintain and organize files; update files with case status and information; provide timely reminders for deadlines

Legal Secretary Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary
• Familiarity with legal procedures
• Computer knowledge, including word-processing programs, court-filing systems, and transcription software
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; proficiency in English
• Excellent time-management and typing skills
• Ability to multi-task