Job Description
Job Description
Join a firm where people stay—and genuinely enjoy where they work.
Our client, a well-established defense firm in Downtown Los Angeles, is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a team of friendly, down-to-earth attorneys. We’ve successfully placed legal secretaries with this firm who have remained long-term and are happy, supported, and thriving—a true testament to the firm’s culture.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in a defense litigation practice
- Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents
- Manage court filings (state and federal)
- Maintain calendaring and deadlines (court rules, hearings, depositions)
- Coordinate meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements
- Handle document management, redlining, and e-filing
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of legal secretary experience (defense litigation preferred)
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word formatting, TOAs/TOCs)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
What’s Offered:
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid work schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Transportation stipend
- Supportive, friendly team with excellent retention and long-term growth
To apply submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation secretary, preferably in civil litigation.
• Proficiency in e-filing and court filing systems for both federal and state courts.
• Strong skills in calendar management and scheduling.
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Amicas.
• Ability to draft and proofread legal documents with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks effectively.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and driven approach.
• Strong communication skills to interact with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders.
To apply submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >