Job Description
Job DescriptionLitigation Secretary - Civil Litigation (Onsite | Irvine, CA)
Compensation: $85K - $105K, commensurate with experience
Location: Irvine, CA
Onsite Policy: Fully onsite
We are partnering with a respected law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Secretary to support a busy three-attorney desk within a civil litigation practice. This position requires strong knowledge of California court procedures, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to three civil litigation attorneys
- Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
- Electronically file documents in California state and federal courts
- Maintain and manage litigation calendars, deadlines, court dates, and filings
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial logistics
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Assist with trial preparation, including binders, exhibits, and witness materials
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, including service of documents
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation secretary experience, preferably in civil litigation
- Strong knowledge of California court rules, procedures, and deadlines required
- Demonstrated experience with state and federal e-filing
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Experience with legal document management and calendaring systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Familiarity with trial preparation and courtroom procedures
- Notary Public is a plus
Work Environment
- Fully onsite position in Irvine, California
- Fast-paced, collaborative legal environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation $85,000 - $105,000, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
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: $80,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Michelle Wirtz
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.