At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

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THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a Legal Secretary you will perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, as well as back-up support for the team. You will interact with colleagues in a team setting and uphold the image of the firm by maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff, and observing confidentiality of client matters.

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THE DAY-TO-DAY:

On any given day, you will be working with firm leadership, partners, and business colleagues on a variety of projects and requests. You will:

• Provide daily support for assigned attorneys in all aspects of their practice;
• Draft, revise and finalize correspondence, memoranda and other documents; review and file email;
• File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing in all courts and agencies; prepare documents for service of process; prepare case “shell” documents for use by attorneys;
• Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos;
• Handle calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reimbursements and vendor invoices;
• Open new matters and assist conflicts issues and questions;
• Maintain all client and general files. Conduct periodic review for possible storage of old files and prepare files to be closed;
• Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments;
• Assist with attorney time and billing matters as needed;
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

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​YOU HAVE:

• 5 – 10 years of legal secretarial experience working with multiple attorneys
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills and the ability to produce quality final work product
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of legal terminology
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems
• Demonstrated experience managing calendars, arranging travel and handling expense reimbursements
• Knowledge of Carpe Diem and Elite a plus
• A client-service approach and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work core business hours with flexibility for overtime, as required

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WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our allied professionals are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

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MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Seyfarth Shaw maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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Seyfarth is an EO Employer –M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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It is an essential job requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for this role. If you need an accommodation of any kind for religious or disability reasons, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.

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Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

The salary range for this role is $38.46 to $46.15. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles - Century City. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.46 - $46.15 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90067: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90067

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