Legal Secretary to Partner - Hiring Urgently

Eastridge Workforce Solutions has partnered with one of LA's (90067) premier law firms in the search for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a Partner and three or more associates. Reporting to the Administrative Director, this is a critical role providing word processing, administrative, and clerical support in a fast paced environment. For immediate consideration, we encourage qualified candidates to apply today.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Including but not limited to the following:

• Create documents from handwritten or printed materials (all documents and correspondence are produced on personal computers)
• Establish and maintain effective communication via telephone and in-person with lawyers, clients, administrative staff, and others
• Maintain filing system, arrange meetings, conferences and travel plans, manage travel and expense reimbursements, and submit both billing and time entry forms daily
• Handle client billing
• Handle confidential and personal matters as directed
• Maintain daily and advance calendars for attorneys
• Occasional work on a substitute basis for one or more lawyers

Qualifications:

• Accurate typing and word processing skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Legal Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Elite 3E, and Chrome River
• Proficiency with time entry programs, preferably InTapp
• Excellent spelling, grammar and communication skills
• Five to ten years prior legal secretarial experience, including familiarity with forms and documents used for mergers and acquisitions and other transactional work
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and work productively with limited supervision
• Regular attendance and acceptable punctuality
• Availability to work overtime as needed
• Ability and willingness to learn new procedures and technology

Education and/or Experience:

College degree from a 4-year college or university or equivalent work experience.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, + PTO/Sick time

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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