Litigation Secretary
About the role
About the Company
A respected and established law firm in Century City is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy team of attorneys. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in keeping litigation matters organized and moving forward.
About the Role
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in keeping litigation matters organized and moving forward.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings
- Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and case-related appointments
- Coordinate and assist with state and federal court filings, including e-filing procedures
- Maintain case files, organize litigation documents, and manage document productions
- Draft and format discovery, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and trial-related materials
- Track critical deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and litigation schedules
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and expert witnesses
- Assist with trial preparation, deposition scheduling, exhibits, and hearing materials
- Process attorney time entries, expense reports, and billing support as needed
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Qualifications
- 5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience, preferably within a law firm environment
- Strong knowledge of California state court procedures and e-filing requirements
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a litigation practice
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
- Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Defense-side litigation experience highly preferred
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of California state court procedures and e-filing requirements
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a litigation practice
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
- Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Preferred Skills
- Defense-side litigation experience highly preferred
- The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to anticipate attorney needs while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- This is an opportunity to join a collaborative legal team that values professionalism, responsiveness, and high-quality work product.
Pay range and compensation package
- Location: Century City, CA
- Schedule: Hybrid schedule available
- Compensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, commensurate with experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement
This job description does not include a specific equal opportunity statement. The employer is encouraged to add a statement reflecting their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
