Legal Secretary

1 month ago

Los Angeles, United States Wilson Elser Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Wilson Elser’s Los Angeles office is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join a fast-paced team. This is an onsite position. Hybrid offered after 30 days.

The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firm.

The Position

Qualifications
•Must have 3+ years Defense Litigation experience, insurance defense experience a plus
•Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes
•Must be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadings
•Experience with filing briefs, TOC and TOA a plus
•Must have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courts
•Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
•Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
•Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
•Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneys
•Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

Responsibilities
•Draft and send routine correspondence
•Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
•E-file court filings in various courts
•Open new matters / process matters for closing
•Document management and organization
•Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
•Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
•Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting

Why Should You Apply?
•Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
•Generous PTO plan
•Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
•Corporate Discount Plans

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000.  Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.  This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to Careers@wilsonelser.com and putting “Los Angeles Legal Secretary” in the subject line.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm’s policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Company DescriptionWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. With a full-service office in London and a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico, Wilson Elser routinely provides legal advice and representation throughout the world.

While Wilson Elser's heritage and primary focus is insurance defense, it increasingly has expanded into the corporate and transactional realms in order to better serve its clients. Along these lines, the firm currently has a broad range of practice areas, members of which will often work on multidisciplinary and/or multijurisdictional teams in order to identify sound, comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex legal issues.Company DescriptionWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. With a full-service office in London and a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico, Wilson Elser routinely provides legal advice and representation throughout the world. \r
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While Wilson Elser's heritage and primary focus is insurance defense, it increasingly has expanded into the corporate and transactional realms in order to better serve its clients. Along these lines, the firm currently has a broad range of practice areas, members of which will often work on multidisciplinary and/or multijurisdictional teams in order to identify sound, comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex legal issues.

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