Friedman Williams
Legal Secretary (Bankruptcy) Los Angeles California
Job ID: 20340
Our client, a reputable Law Firm with locations throughout the US, is looking for a Hybrid Legal Secretary with experience with Bankruptcy experience for their Los Angeles location.
In order to be considered, you should have experience and knowledge of the following:
* A strong understanding of bankruptcy court procedures and familiarity with bankruptcy documents and pleadings.
* Must be proficient in e-filing in bankruptcy court across various states and knowledgeable in reviewing ECF Rules and Judges’ individual rules
* Be comfortable with contacting the clerk’s office to sort out procedures for more complex situations
* Proficient in typing, editing and formatting letters, reports, pleadings and briefs
* Proficient in creating Tables of Contents / Tables of Authorities
* Proficient using Adobe Acrobat, including converting documents, organizing and inserting pages, redacting, bates stamping, bookmarking and hyperlinking
* Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail ensuring accuracy of format, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
* Strong calendar management, including managing attorney calendars, deadlines, and court calendars
* Experience with editing and finalizing attorney bills
* Experience preparing and submitting expense reports, check requests, credit card reconciliation forms
* Experience opening new matters and clients
* Experience in submitting expense reports/receipts in a timely manner
* Proficient in creating and editing PowerPoint presentations
- The ideal candidate should have 4 – 7 years of bankruptcy experience (Chapter 11 experience preferred, but not required), including E-Filing in bankruptcy court
- Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
- Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative, dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- This is a hybrid role and you must be willing to work in-office at least 3 times per week.
Our client offers Health & Dental Insurance, Basic Life Insurance (1x salary), Long Term Disability Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K and Commuter Benefits.
For immediate consideration please email your resume to jmartinos@friedmanwilliams.com and call James on 732-965-1094