HybridHybrid schedule with remote and in-office workdays.
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support
About the job
Requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Exceptional organizational skills are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Teams, and CompuLaw is required.
Strong understanding of court rules and procedures, with the ability to obtain documents from online court directories, is required.
Ability to work overtime when needed is required.
Ability to use a computer heavily is required.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments is required.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds of files and boxes is required.
At least five years of legal experience is required.
Civil litigation experience is required.
Demonstrated employment stability is required.
Responsibilities
Prepare and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
File documents in state and federal courts.
Prepare and maintain charts with hyperlinks for documents.
Prepare binders for attorneys and judges.
Create and save documents and emails in iManage according to firm policy.
Calendar legal due dates in CompuLaw.
Maintain attorneys’ calendars and schedule meetings and other calendar commitments.
Make travel arrangements and process expense reports.
Process monthly client disbursements.
Organize and maintain case files.
Provide support to multiple timekeepers.
Support the firm’s administrative needs by assisting team members as needed.
Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability boutique law firm with more than 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. We have surpassed our 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.
We are thrilled to announce our firm’s rapid growth! We are actively searching for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our team in our Torrance, CA (LAX) office. Our Legal Administrative Assistants play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions. This position will be a hybrid role with remote and in-office days.
Position Responsibilities
As a Legal Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary, you will assist attorneys and paralegals in the organization with documents and workflow necessary for the smooth running of the firm.
Preparing and proofing legal documents and correspondence
Filing documents in state and federal courts
Preparing and maintaining charts with hyperlinks for documents
Preparing binders for attorneys and judges
Creating and saving documents and emails to a document management system (iManage) in accordance with firm policy
Calendaring legal due dates in CompuLaw
Maintaining attorneys calendars, scheduling meetings and other calendar commitments
Making travel arrangements and processing expense reports
Processing monthly client disbursements
Organizing and maintaining case files
Providing support to multiple timekeepers
Supporting overall Bowman and Brooke administrative needs by assisting team members where needed
Job Requirements
Our ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and the ability to work well under pressure and against tight deadlines. You must also possess excellent attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task. Your confidence and communication skills will help you develop relationships of trust with members of our team.
Qualifications:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Exceptional computer skills, including proficiency with software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlooks, Teams, Compulaw, etc.
Strong understanding of court rules and procedures with ability to obtain documents from online court directories
Ability to work overtime when the need arises
Heavy computer use
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. (files and boxes)
Education and Experience
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience required
Civil Litigation experience required
Demonstrated employment stability
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. Our firm is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun. This position is hybrid and offers work from home and in-office workdays.
If you are looking for an employer that sees you as an individual and supports work/life balance, you will not want to miss this opportunity. Please respond to this posting with your resume and a cover letter.