Note: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) that requires employees to be on-site five days a week at either the Los Angeles or San Diego office. Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days after 3 months.

Note: You must have at least 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not schedule a call, as it will be canceled.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, female-owned litigation law firm with offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. Known for its strong representation of design professionals, construction companies, and employers across California, the firm is dedicated to delivering strategic, proactive legal counsel. Their culture emphasizes collaboration, high-quality work, and professional growth.

Job Description

• Provide direct support to attorneys handling civil litigation matters
• Draft, revise, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and motions
• Perform manual calendaring of deadlines in accordance with court rules
• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing
• Manage busy attorney schedules, travel arrangements, and expense reports
• Work independently and efficiently across multiple cases
• Maintain professionalism and attention to detail in a fast-paced legal setting

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal court procedures, including e-filing
• Proficiency in manual calendaring without calendaring software
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience preparing TOAs/TOCs and complex litigation documents
• Familiarity with legal systems like iManage, Westlaw, PACER, and Coyote Analytics
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a reputable, growing law firm that values team collaboration
• Opportunity to work in either Los Angeles or San Diego
• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits, including 100% employer-paid health insurance, PTO, 401(k), and parking
• Stable full-time role with opportunity for partial remote flexibility