Job Description
H1: Senior Legal Administrative Specialist at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** in Los Angeles H2: Job Description and Qualifications
Senior Legal Administrative Specialist Location: Los Angeles Salary Range: $41.06 - $48.08 per hour Employment Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Posted 25 Days Ago
Position Summary: The Senior Legal Administrative Specialist at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** provides expert support to attorneys and professionals in the Administrative Department. This role is responsible for handling administrative and litigation/transactional tasks, providing coverage for attorneys' direct support, and supporting various departments within the firm.
Key Responsibilities: - Mentors Practice Assistants on firm administrative tasks and procedures - Collaborates with Administrative Managers to develop training programs for assistants - Provides supplemental support to professionals, attorneys, and managers in the Administrative Department - Acts as a resource for all administrative support needs - Prepares and proofs documents, completes redlining, and handles document projects - Coordinates with outside vendors and tracks document projects - Communicates with attorneys and staff regarding support needs and projects - Participates in special projects as assigned - Maintains confidentiality of all firm and client information - Assists with litigation tasks including engaging with attorney service companies, distributing documents, and communicating with courts - Provides administrative support including processing expenses, coordinating payments, and arranging meetings - Utilizes various software programs including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and DocXtools
Competencies: - Teamwork and cooperation - Communication - Flexibility - Problem solving - Attorney focus - Client focus - Self-development - Organization and time management - Composure - Integrity
Minimum Qualifications: - Minimum of five years of experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm - Thorough knowledge of litigation procedures - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Availability for overtime as needed - Ability to research rules and procedures - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment - Knowledge of electronic court databases a plus - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact professionally with all levels of management and staff
Physical Demands: - Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 15 lbs. - Writing, typing, and computer use
Working Conditions: - Quiet office environment in a high-rise building - Seated the majority of the time
About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is consistently ranked on The American Lawyer's A-List and strives to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. The firm values clerkships and many of its attorneys served as law clerks to federal or state judges. In addition to attorneys, MTO also has a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing.
MTO is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment. The firm does not accept unsolicited resumes from third parties or agencies and any received will become property of MTO.
