What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Eastridge?
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a skilled Litigation Secretary with 3-5 years of experience to support our attorneys in handling a variety of litigation matters. This is a fast-paced, full-time role offering competitive compensation in a collaborative work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and organizing case files.
- Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery) with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
- Handle e-filing with both state and federal courts.
- Coordinate trial preparation (exhibits, witness lists, depositions).
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of litigation secretarial experience.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, including state and federal e-filing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick leave, paid firm holidays, paid medical/ dental/ vision, 401(k), Group Life Ins., LTD, LTC option, Flexible Spending Account, and a monthly travel/parking allowance.
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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