Fisher Phillips is hiring: Legal Secretary in Los Angeles

Overview

Join to apply for the Legal Secretary role at Fisher Phillips in Los Angeles. This is a full-time, hybrid position. Fisher Phillips is a premier international labor and employment law firm seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to support our attorneys and uphold exceptional client service and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and format correspondence, briefs, and other legal documents.
• File legal documents timely and accurately with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge a plus).
• Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook and CompuLaw (scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.).
• Prepare and process engagement letters and new client/matter requests.
• Regularly and accurately proofread documents to ensure accuracy prior to distribution or filing.
• Maintain updated client files, including paper-based and electronic files; comply with office policies on file management and recordkeeping.
• Follow up on attorney client deadlines and calendar appointments through electronic calendaring and docketing systems.
• Arrange meetings and conference calls; may order meals, refreshments, and equipment as requested.
• Organize travel for assigned attorneys and complete expense reimbursements in a timely manner.
• Review and ensure accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare check requests and submit invoices for payment to client or accounting.
• Able to help others when needed and balance multiple assignments with professionalism; seek assistance as needed.
• Provide assistance to visitors, paralegals and attorneys when secretaries are absent, and accept overflow work from other secretaries.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma required (college degree preferred, but not required).
• Five years of experience as a legal secretary required.
• Strong computer proficiency with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, iManage or a document management system, CompuLaw, Concur, Chrome River, Aderant, InTapp, Litera, and MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and processes in Litigation, including ability to mark and generate a table of contents and table of authorities.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

The hourly rate range for this position is $48.72/hr. - $56.41/hr. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, exceptional talent is the foundation of our success. Our team collaborates in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. We are committed to fostering professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways. Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays. We also offer 24/7 telehealth, wellness programs, and additional optional benefits to support your lifestyle.

To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.