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Litigation Legal Secretary
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Litigation Legal Secretary | Gallagher Recruiting LLC
The Tone:
This is a hybrid role, located in Los Angeles, at Gallagher Recruiting LLC. Gallagher Recruiting LLC is a specialized recruitment firm, focused on connecting legal professionals with opportunities. This role is crucial for supporting a highly respected international law firm’s litigation team, directly impacting the efficiency and success of complex legal matters. It is essential for ensuring attorneys have the administrative and secretarial support needed to manage their cases effectively.
The TL;DR
• Role: Senior
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, Los Angeles
• Pay: $89000–$115000 yearly
• Team: Supports a team of attorneys handling complex litigation matters.
• Mission: This person will ensure the efficient administrative and secretarial support for a team of litigation attorneys, maintaining compliance and organization for complex legal cases.
• Tech Stack: PACER, CM-ECF, Microsoft Word
What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Preparation: Prepare and format various legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence.
• Court Filings: Manage all aspects of state and federal court e-filings accurately and efficiently.
• Calendar Management: Maintain litigation calendars and diligently track all key deadlines for assigned attorneys.
• Litigation Support: Assist with discovery processes, document production tasks, and comprehensive trial preparation efforts.
• Administrative Coordination: Support attorney billing, time entry, and general administrative coordination tasks.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior. Core knowledge in litigation legal secretarial practices within a law firm environment.
• Experience: 7+ years of dedicated litigation legal secretary experience, with strong demonstrated proficiency in state and federal court filings.
• Skills: Advanced Microsoft Word formatting skills (including Tables of Authorities (TOA), Tables of Contents (TOC), and styles), practical experience with PACER and CM-ECF systems, and strong organizational skills for litigation calendaring.
