Litigation Secretary
Job Description
Summary
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is a results-driven law firm with a relentless focus on client satisfaction. It is through this focus that our work has a purpose and develops into a passion. We take pride in providing our clients with the results they deserve. If you thrive in an environment where your colleagues' defining characteristics are achievement, adaptability, initiative, professionalism, and resourcefulness, the culture at JMBM will prove rewarding.
JMBM is seeking a highly qualified Legal Assistant with civil litigation experience for the Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will have experience with filing in state and federal court, a keen attention to detail, as well as excellent organizational and computer skills. A high degree of professionalism, ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic, high-paced litigation team are also desired skills. In addition, poise, interpersonal and above-par communication skills are also required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents.
- Maintain electronic filing system which includes knowledge of filing, serving court documents, and retrieving information and other documents as needed.
- Provide exceptional PowerPoint skills in relation to trial preparation, as well as Word and Excel.
- Utilize your organizational skills to manage attorney time entry, calendars, schedule meetings, travel and seminars.
- Employ your excellent written and verbal communication skills to handle a high volume of email, phone calls, drafting written responses, and replying via email or phone to requests for information.
- Have advanced knowledge of general office equipment and law firm systems and be able to type and proofread general correspondence; create charts, tables, graphs and business plans as needed.
- Proficiency with electronic filing systems used by CA and federal courts to file pleadings.
- Process vendor payments and attorney expense reports.
- Apply your intuition and resourcefulness to manage independent workflow, attend meetings, analyze and solve problems, improve processes, and follow up on action items and other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
- Knowledge of CCP, FRCP, and USPTO PTAB E2E online filing and docketing system preferred.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate Degree or higher preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience in California state and federal court.
- Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program preferred.
Position: Non-Exempt
Location: Century City. 5 days onsite for the first 90-days, the 4 days per week onsite, 1 day remote thereafter.
Salary: $85k - $95k base
