Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Wisner Baum LLP
Why You Want to Work With Us
We are on a mission to fight for those harmed by corporate negligence, greed, fraud, and corruption—changing corporate conduct and creating a safer world.
For more than 40 years, Wisner Baum has represented individuals and families in complex personal injury, wrongful death, pharmaceutical, medical device, transportation, and consumer product litigation. Our attorneys have developed a national reputation for groundbreaking litigation, holding Fortune 500 companies accountable, influencing public policy, and improving product safety around the world.
As a Legal Secretary, you will play a critical role in supporting attorneys who handle some of the firm’s most significant and complex litigation matters. Your ability to anticipate deadlines, manage intricate litigation calendars, and keep cases moving forward will directly contribute to our attorneys’ success and, ultimately, to the outcomes we achieve for our clients.
Purpose and Impact of Your Role
The Legal Secretary is the organizational backbone of the litigation team. This role provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support while managing complex legal calendars, court deadlines, scheduling, and case logistics.
Success in this position requires exceptional attention to detail, a thorough understanding of state and federal court rules, and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment. The ideal candidate thrives on organization, proactively identifies upcoming deadlines, and ensures attorneys remain ahead of every critical date.
What Outcomes Will You Achieve
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive litigation calendars across multiple attorneys and jurisdictions.
- Calculate and calendar court deadlines in accordance with California State, Federal, Appellate, and local court rules.
- Ensure attorneys are consistently prepared for hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, expert deadlines, and client meetings.
- Coordinate complex scheduling among courts, opposing counsel, clients, experts, vendors, and internal team members.
- Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
- File legal documents electronically in state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with applicable filing procedures.
- Monitor court dockets and proactively identify newly issued orders, deadlines, and scheduling changes.
- Organize case files and maintain accurate litigation records using the firm’s case management system.
- Serve as a dependable resource for the litigation team by anticipating administrative needs before they arise.
- Help create an organized, efficient litigation practice that allows attorneys to focus on achieving outstanding results for clients.
What You Will Bring to the Table
- 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience preferred.
- Extensive experience maintaining complex litigation calendars for multiple attorneys simultaneously.
- Advanced knowledge of California State Court, Federal Court, and local court calendaring rules.
- Demonstrated experience calculating litigation deadlines independently.
- Strong proficiency with electronic court filing (State and Federal).
- Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple urgent deadlines.
- Excellent proofreading, grammar, formatting, and written communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and legal case management software (Filevine experience is a plus).
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
- Positive attitude, strong sense of ownership, and commitment to providing exceptional support to the legal team.
What Makes You Successful
You are someone who naturally thinks several steps ahead. You rarely wait to be asked because you anticipate what attorneys need before they need it.
You enjoy organizing complex information, managing multiple priorities simultaneously, and take pride in knowing that no deadline slips through the cracks. You understand that exceptional legal support can significantly impact the success of a case, and you approach every task with accuracy, urgency, and professionalism.
What You’ll Love About UsOur Mission
To create a world where products created by corporations are safe and effective.
A Culture That Invests in People
We believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster an environment where collaboration, mentorship, and continuous development are part of everyday work.
Meaningful Work
Every member of our team contributes to litigation that has the potential to improve public safety and change lives.
Professional Growth
We provide coaching, ongoing feedback, and opportunities to develop your skills while supporting nationally recognized trial attorneys.
Work-Life Balance
We offer generous paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave because we understand the importance of taking time to recharge.
Comprehensive Benefits
We provide competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, including a 401(k), because investing in our employees’ well-being is a priority.
Pay: $28.00 – $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Wisner Baum LLP
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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