Fisher & Phillips

Litigation Secretary

Fisher & Phillips$87K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
  • Minimum five years of legal secretary experience.
  • Proficient in Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana, and Concur.
  • Strong knowledge of legal terminology and documents in litigation.
  • Expertise in MS Office applications and document management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Format briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
  • File legal documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing.
  • Proofread documents for accuracy before distribution.
  • Maintain and update client files regularly.
  • Manage attorney calendars, scheduling appointments and due dates.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys.
  • Review and enter timesheets accurately for billing purposes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work at a premier international law firm.
  • Engagement in high-stakes litigation cases.
  • Collaborative environment focused on attorney support.
  • Consistent professional development and skill enhancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Litigation Secretary

(Los Angeles, Full-time, Hybrid)

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Secretary to join our team. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Formatting briefs, pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents.
  • Filing of legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must).
  • Regularly and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
  • Updating and maintaining client files.
  • Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook and Milana (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.).
  • Organize and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
  • Accurately enters, reviews and revises timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable.
  • Preparing attorney reimbursements and mileage.
  • Consistently providing friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief.
  • Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to client or accounting.
  • Participates in the timely review and submission of pre-bills and/or client bills.

Requirements
  • Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).
  • A minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary is required.
  • Experience with Lexis Nexis, Pacer, ECF, Aderant Milana, and Concur.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes in the Litigation Department, including the ability to mark and generate a table of contents and table of authorities.
  • Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Document Management Systems, Time Entry, e-filing and database software.

The hourly rate range for this position is $42.00 - $58.00. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.

About Fisher & Phillips

Fisher & Phillips is a law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. The firm was founded in 1943 and has grown to become one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States. Fisher & Phillips has over 400 attorneys in 33 offices across the country. The firm represents employers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. Fisher & Phillips is known for its expertise in helping employers navigate complex labor and employment laws and regulations.
Learn more about Fisher & Phillips
Size
400 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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