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Litigation Secretary – OC Jobs in Irvine, California, USA at Whitecliffe College
Litigation Secretary
Job Description Summary
Jeffer  Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is a
results-driven
law firm with a relentless focus on
client satisfaction
. It is through this focus that our work has a
purpose
and develops into a passion. We take pride in providing our clients with the results they deserve. If you thrive in an environment where your colleagues’ defining characteristics are achievement,
adaptability
, initiative,
professionalism
, and resourcefulness, the culture at JMBM will prove rewarding.
JMBM is seeking a Litigation Secretary with a minimum of 5 years’ civil litigation experience for the Irvine office. The successful candidate will have experience with filing in state and federal court, and will have a keen
attention to detail
, as well as excellent organizational and computer skills. A high degree of
professionalism
, ability to work independently and ability to work as a member of a
dynamic
, high-paced litigation team are also desired skills.
In addition, poise, interpersonal, and above-par
communication skills
are also required.
Essential
Duties
Harness your
communication skills
to prepare correspondence and legal documents, handle a high volume of phone calls, and draft written responses or reply by phone or email to requests for on your
industry expertise
to electronically file and serve court documents in State (all counties, including Probate) and Federal (all districts) courts.
Apply your organizational skills to manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange travel.
Manage the maintenance of client/case files within the firm’s
document management
system. Employ your
attention to detail
to draft and proofread general correspondence and pleadings, create charts and graphs, and prepare trial binders and with attorneys and Finance to review and process vendor payments and attorney expense reports.
Engage with peers and other administrative teams to assist with overflow work and the training of other support personnel and miscellaneous other tasks as needed.
Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or higher preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ civil litigation experience in California state and federal court.
Proficiency with electronic filing systems used by CA and federal courts to file pleadings is required.
Knowledge of CCP and FRCP is required.
Knowledge of USPTO PTAB E2E online filing and docketing system is a plus.
Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program a plus.
Position:
Non-Exempt
Location:
Irvine. 5 days onsite for the first 90-days, the 4 days per week onsite, 1 day remote thereafter. Salary: $85k – $100k base Internal Privacy Policy
Title: Litigation Secretary – OC
Company: Whitecliffe College
Location: Irvine, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
