Litigation Secretary

Glendale, California
Viper Staffing Services L.L.C.

MAJOR LAW FIRM in need of a reliable and proactive Legal & Litigation Secretary. The Legal & Litigation Secretary will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including, but not limited to, document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, fact checking; discovery responses; deposition prep and notices; reservation of travel; expense reporting; preparation and filing of legal documents; and trial preparation. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping us meet all our clients’ needs

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.

· Organizes, enters and cross-references documents in a computerized database.

· Prepares discovery requests and responses.

· Assists general counsel organizing and carrying out special projects as assigned.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

· *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Legal Secretary Education or related field preferred.
• Some related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

If you are interested please feel free to Apply or email us at

Job Requirements:

• Assist the legal department with paralegal and legal operations tasks
• Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents
• Providing paralegal support to all attorneys
• Providing paralegal support to all attorneys marginal job functions
• Performing litigation/contract support and paralegal activities
• Saved through paralegal’s preparation of basic legal forms
• Support litigation attorneys and paralegal supervisor in all facets of litigation
• Assist attorneys in legal research
• Provide guidance to junior paralegal staff
• Assisting attorneys with preparation of legal documents
• Reviewing contracts and drafting legal documents
• Perform legal work under the direction of an attorney and paralegal supervisor
• Write legal briefs and drafts legal documents
• Perform other paralegal and administrative support duties as requested by attorneys
• Maintain litigation and other legal files
• Perform miscellaneous corporate transactional and paralegal type duties
• Review legal documents and provide guidance on legal research
• Assist attorneys with legal contracts and/or documents
• Analyze law sources to prepare legal documents
• Edit legal documents and contracts

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