Legal Secretary

Tucker Ellis LLP • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our Los Angeles office. This person will need to have prior litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role requires a team player who is flexible, detail-oriented, and able to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary/ assistant experience in a law firm
• Proficiency in ECF filings, File & ServeXpress, and other court filing procedures.
• Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings.
• Proofread and edit legal documents with attention to detail and grammar accuracy.
• Create tables of authorities and contents for legal documents.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and attorney meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and handle travel arrangements.
• Open new files, conduct conflict of interest checks, and maintain client files.
• Prepare and process bills, submit expenses, and assist with special projects as needed.
• Work closely with administrative support staff and contribute to firm-wide team objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees