What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary—Litigation position at Manatt?
MANATT, PHELPS & PHILLIPS LLP is one of the nation’s premier law and consulting firms known for quality and extraordinary commitment to clients & integrated, relationship-based services. We are notably progressive and entrepreneurial and are deeply committed to diversity, public service, and excellence in all we do.
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Secretary for our Los Angeles office.
The ideal candidate is a bright professional with strong proofreading skills, familiarity with both state and federal court filings, E-filing experience, and is detail oriented with great spelling and grammar skills. A positive attitude and flexibility are key to this position.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Litigation Secretary required
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and various legal software applications
- Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos
- Preparing for trials as needed
- Organizing and maintaining documents, and case files
- Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and have great follow through skills
- Must be able to coordinate complex scheduling for multiple individuals.
- Must be able to work under pressure while managing multiple deadlines/priorities
- Accuracy, speed and professionalism a must
- Has the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Must be skilled at typing correspondence and pleadings for attorneys
- Strong interpersonal skills
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Holly Brown
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1700
Los Angeles CA 90067
Phone: 310.312.4000
Fax: 310.996.6975
