Assistant/Legal Secretary – Labor & Employment Law

Job Title: Assistant/Legal Secretary – Labor & Employment Law

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Salary: Based on experience

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role:

Client, a top-ranked law firm in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our esteemed Labor & Employment law group. This position will provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to a team of attorneys and legal professionals focused on a broad range of employment law matters.

Practice Focuses:

Our team handles employment contract disputes, wage and hour matters, wrongful termination, discrimination, Affordable Care Act compliance, harassment, union campaigns, mediation/arbitration, and employment litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage attorneys’ calendars, schedule client meetings, and coordinate mediations and court filings.
• Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and other written communications.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical filing systems.
• Handle incoming phone calls and emails, ensuring efficient and professional communication.
• Provide general administrative support as required.

Working Hours:

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: In-office role

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary or assistant, ideally within a labor & employment law practice.
• Strong typing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe; experience with NetDocuments is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.