Legal Secretary - Litigation

For more than 45 years, Allen Matkins has worked with clients drawn to us by our reputation for market-leading solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government.  Founded with deep roots in real estate, the firm has leveraged that foundation to grow and build prominent environmental and natural resources, land use, litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, and bankruptcy/restructuring practices which allow us to partner with clients across myriad industries and markets. Our firm’s success is driven by our commitment to hiring and developing top talent, ensuring a team that delivers exceptional work and service to our clients. We are guided by our core values: our people are our most important resource; we have a commitment to quality work, all the time; and we work as a team with each other and with our clients  - we foster camaraderie.

About the Position

The firm is seeking an experienced bankruptcy legal secretary with strong e-filing (bankruptcy & litigation) expertise and 5 years of substantive bankruptcy (7 & 11) experience. 

Under general supervision, performs complex and specialized trial litigation secretarial and clerical support activities related to the specific work and function of the attorney(s) to whom assigned. Candidate must be highly skilled in the executive support capacity ensuring client relations and satisfaction are attained in all areas of position. This position is currently a hybrid role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Filing of Motions for Relief, Proofs of Claim and Notices related to creditor’s rights in Bankruptcy. Update and calendaring of matters via internal case management system and various software systems. Coordinate with team to meet internal and client timeline requirements while maintaining a standard of excellence in daily production.
• Complete assignments including drafting, revisions and finalization of correspondence, pleadings (including tables of authorities), court forms, memoranda, and redline comparisons
• Conflicts checks, opening new client matters and obtaining conflicts waivers, if necessary
• Draft and serve discovery documents
• Prepare and send correspondence and/or emails to clients and/or opposing parties
• Assist attorneys with arranging and preparing for depositions
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support
• Calendar relevant dates
• Process invoices, organize files, prepare expense reports
• Arrange for travel, meetings/depositions (in office or out of office); and remote court appearances
• State, civil, complex federal and appellate filings (manual and/or electronic, where applicable) and service of pleadings
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic attorney files in accordance with department policies, practices and procedures
• Attend training sessions offered by the Firm as required or requested
• Production, including creation of flash drives and/or pdf of same for transmittal to client, along with hard copies
• Retrieval and assembly of exhibits and hearing binders, as needed
• Peer support

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• 5-7 years of law firm experience at a litigation desk

Qualifications

• Ability to work through complex document markups and instructions in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working in a fast paced and frequently changing environment
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and State court electronic filing systems, ADR and JAMS mediation processes
• Knowledge of various court rules on the state and federal levels
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, co-workers and management
• Must be team player, proactive, flexible, organized and able to work under pressure
• Attention to detail a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum typing speed of 70 wpm
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Adobe and Outlook
• Proficient in iTimekeep or similar time entry software
• Advanced proficiency in NetDocs or similar programs

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement
Allen Matkins LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, all other characteristics prohibited by law, or gender identity and/or expression.

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Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Compensation

Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation & benefits package. The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $70,000 – $110,000 per year. Actual salary will depend upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills, qualifications, and location.

The base salary range displayed on the job posting reflects the estimated range for new hire salaries for the position. The actual offered base salary will be determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills and qualifications. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external business factors.

Salary : $70,000 - $110,000