Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Employment Law, File Maintenance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Multitasking, Office Management, Operations, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proofreading, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
Legal Secretary / Office Manager
A growing boutique litigation practice in Beverly Hills is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Office Manager for a contract-to-hire opportunity.
This position combines legal secretary, legal assistant, and office management responsibilities while supporting the firm's litigation practice and daily operations. The role is well-suited for a highly organized professional who enjoys balancing litigation support with administrative and operational responsibilities in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage attorney calendars, appointments, and litigation deadlines
- Prepare, format, proofread, and electronically file legal documents
- Coordinate California state and federal court filings and service of process
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors
- Maintain legal files, document organization, and case management systems
- Provide litigation support throughout active matters
- Coordinate office operations, vendors, supplies, and administrative functions
- Assist with billing, correspondence, and general office administration
- Track deadlines and maintain efficient workflow processes
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of legal secretary experience
- Experience with legal filing software required
- Office management experience strongly preferred
- Prior litigation law firm experience preferred
- Employment, business, or civil litigation experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Beverly Hills
Compensation
$35–$40 per hour, depending on experience
Contract position with opportunity for permanent employment
Benefits
- Benefits available through the staffing employer during the contract assignment, subject to eligibility
- Opportunity to become eligible for employer benefits upon permanent hire
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Primarily in-office
- Some scheduling flexibility after onboarding
- No billable hour requirement
Salary Range: $35/ hr - $40/ hr
Reference: 148670