What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary (Law Firm) position at Ekspert Counsel?
Position Overview
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a seasoned Senior Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex commercial and high-stakes litigation matters. This role is ideal for a candidate with AmLaw or large firm experience who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Support multiple attorneys in complex federal and state court litigation matters.
- Draft, revise, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence in compliance with court rules.
- Manage e-filings in federal and California state courts (CM/ECF required).
- Maintain litigation calendars and monitor deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
- Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation (exhibits, binders, filings).
- Prepare and edit client billing using legal billing platforms (3E, InTapp, or similar).
- Coordinate travel and expense reporting.
- Communicate professionally with courts, clients, and opposing counsel.
Qualifications
- 7 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a large law firm.
- Strong federal and California state court e-filing experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills (TOC, TOA, cross-referencing, track changes, styles).
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and document management systems.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines.
- Highly organized with excellent proofreading and communication skills.