Job Description

Job Overview:

Position: Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

Location: Agoura Hills, California

Work Environment: On-site only (no remote work)

Key Responsibilities:

• Calendaring: Manage deadlines for pleadings and discovery.
• Document Preparation: Create correspondence, discovery requests, and pleadings, including Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC) for briefs.
• Communication: Answer phones and coordinate depositions and related court services.
• File Maintenance: Organize and maintain electronic and paper files.
• Transcription: Transcribe dictation.
• Billing: Prepare and track client invoices.
• Interactions: Communicate with courtroom staff, clients, and opposing counsel.

Desired Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a litigation role within a California law office or legal setting.
• Skills:
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Corel Word Perfect, Adobe, Excel, and billing software.
• Typing speed: 90 words per minute; transcription speed: 80 words per minute.
• Familiarity with generating TOC's and TOA's.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and nomenclature.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Full health plan including medical, dental, and vision.
• PTO: 10 days of paid time off for medical appointments or vacations.
• Additional Perks: Free parking, on-site fully equipped kitchen, and a casual dress code.

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