Family Law Legal Secretary

***Need a minimum of part time but am open to full time***

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Seeking a Family Law Legal Secretary for immediate hire! Potential candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in Family Law. Ideal candidate needs to be a self-starter type employee with strong writing and communication skills.

Minimum Responsibilities include:

· Document production and file management

· Filing of documents both through the Court and electronically

· Draft, proofread and edit correspondence

· Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures.

· Management of multiple calendars, and appointments

· Keep attorney informed of upcoming hearings, meetings etc. Each week

· Tracking and entering attorney time

· Transcribe dictation, format documents, spell check, proof read

· Prioritize and manage deadlines

· Organize client files

· Ability to work independently

- Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with clients who are going through a challenging time in a professional manner

Minimum Qualifications:

· Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Family Law litigation

· Knowledge of California Family Law, Civil Procedure and Local Court Rules

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Familiarity with legal forms ie: Judicial Counsel Forms

· Great time management and multi-tasking skills

· Ability to act independently and with minimal supervision

· Must be organized, detail-oriented and a self-starter

· Team Player with excellent customer interaction skills

· Professional attire

· Type at least 60 WPM

· Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

About the Johnson Law Firm

The Johnson Law Firm is the premier Family Law firm in the Antelope Valley. We strive to maintain a familial atmosphere and team oriented environment, The Johnson Law Firm offers to qualified employees competitive pay, paid time off, paid holidays and more. We also encourage and support professional development trainings and educational conferences.