Legal Secretary – Litigation Support

Job Description

Legal Secretary | BMC//LAW

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at BMC//LAW, located in Irvine. BMC//LAW is a commercial litigation firm with offices in Long Beach and Irvine, serving clients throughout California and beyond. The firm focuses on complex business disputes across various sectors. This role is essential for providing comprehensive administrative and legal support, enabling attorneys to manage high-impact cases in a fast-paced environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Irvine

• Mission: To provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys handling complex commercial, transportation, employment, and financial services litigation.
• Tech Stack: Legal practice management software, Microsoft Office applications, electronic court filing systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Preparation: Prepare, format, and accurately file legal documents, including pleadings and discovery materials, ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Case Management: Manage calendars, track court deadlines, and organize case files while maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Coordination: Coordinate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and internal team members regarding case logistics.
• Scheduling & Travel: Arrange meetings, hearings, and travel as needed for attorneys.
• Quality Assurance: Assist with assembling exhibits and proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and detail.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Strong foundational knowledge of law and legal procedures, with experience supporting litigation matters and a background as a legal assistant or in a similar legal support role.
• Experience: Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, e-filing, and organizing pleadings and discovery materials. Demonstrated expertise with legal practice management software, Microsoft Office applications, and electronic court filing systems.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, strong proofreading abilities, and effective diary management skills.
• Bonus: Prior experience in commercial or employment litigation is preferred; experience in financial services-related matters is a plus. A certificate or degree in paralegal studies, legal administration, or a related field is beneficial.