Job Description
Job DescriptionLitigation Legal Secretary - Riverside, CA (Hybrid)
We're partnering with a reputable defense firm in Riverside seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a high-volume civil litigation desk. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team with hybrid flexibility.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in civil defense litigation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be comfortable managing a heavy docket with competing deadlines. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with approximately two days in-office and the remainder remote (subject to business needs).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and litigation support to 2-3 attorneys, including a lead attorney with an active, high-volume caseload
- Manage attorney calendars, scheduling depositions, mediations, court appearances, and meetings
- Coordinate with opposing counsel, clients, and vendors to arrange case-related activities
- Prepare, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
- Handle e-filing in California state and federal courts
- Track and manage deadlines through docketing and calendaring systems
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files (iManage or similar DMS)
- Assist with trial preparation and document production
- Open and close case files and maintain case documentation throughout lifecycle
Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of litigation legal secretary/assistant experience, ideally in civil defense litigation
- Strong knowledge of California court rules, procedures, and e-filing systems
- Experience with docketing/calendaring and deadline management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and document management systems (iManage preferred)
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, team-oriented demeanor with excellent communication skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually (DOE)
- Discretionary Annual bonus
- Medical benefits (employee coverage provided)
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Laura Londono
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.