Crowell & Moring

Legal Secretary

Los Angeles, CA

Sponsorship not specified$88k-$100kDetected 17 days ago

ComplianceExcelIntellectual PropertyCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence in compliance with applicable court rules.
Prepare client bills, including collecting, entering and editing time in InTapp and 3E.
Resolve issues involving client service coordination, billing adjustments, and special information needs.

The Legal Secretary provides advanced administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys, managing heavy and complex caseloads.
Manage e-filings in federal and state courts.
Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production, exhibit preparation, and court filings. Support scanning, photocopying, and binder preparation as needed.
Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
Assist with discovery and trial support, including document production, exhibit preparation, and court filings.
Support scanning, photocopying, and binder preparation as needed.
Create and maintain filing systems and databases in compliance with office policies to ensure accurate and efficient data retrieval.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to perform both routine and complex tasks with care, attention to detail, and efficiency.

Demonstrated hands-on experience with e-filing in federal and state courts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
experience with document management and e-filing systems required.
Extensive knowledge of advanced Word functions, including Tables of Contents (TOC), Tables of Authorities (TOA), Best Authority, cross-referencing, Track Changes, tables, and styles.
Familiarity with graphics and image manipulation, including resizing, copying and formatting content for PowerPoint presentations.
Demonstrated ability to follow directions and work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cooperative and professional manner.
Working knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
Ability to work a minimum of three days per week in the office and additional hours as requested.
Strong communication skills and sound professional judgment, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, staff, vendors, and external contacts.
Ability to lift, move and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs. without assistance.

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