What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore?
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, a premier California law firm specializing in labor, employment, and education law, proudly representing public agencies across California, is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our Sacramento office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality legal work in a collaborative and professional environment.
Position Overview
The Legal Secretary will provide critical administrative and secretarial support to attorneys. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in managing litigation processes with precision and efficiency.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- TOC and TOA generation.
- Prepares and finalizes all exhibits for service and filing, ensuring compliance with all applicable court rules.
- File and serve documents in federal and state courts (including e-filing).
- Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and deadlines.
- Handle correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Coordinate meetings, appointments, conferences and travel arrangements.
- Manage and organize case files within the document management system, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, trial binders, and witness lists.
- Conduct legal research regarding court rules and deadlines.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join Liebert Cassidy Whitmore?
At Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth. Our firm offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.
