Defense Litigation Secretary

Lynberg & Watkins, APC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional growth

Transit Pass

Parking

Job summary

Lynberg & Watkins, APC is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Secretary to join our Orange, CA office. The role supports attorneys with case management, document processing, and calendar control, including Federal, State (CA), and Appellate e-filings.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience handling litigation calendars, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with full-time hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Litigation experience and mastery of court e-filings (Federal, State CA, Appellate).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; client service oriented.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents, filing, scanning, and maintaining case files.
• Assist attorneys with case management to ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare and proofread pleadings, motions, and correspondence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Verbal and written communication

Under pressure multitasking

Tools

iManage

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Compulaw

Job description

Lynberg & Watkins, APC, a law firm with offices throughout Southern California has an immediate opening for a a detail-oriented and organized Litigation Secretary to join our dynamic legal team in Orange, CA. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills and a solid understanding of legal procedures. This role is crucial in providing support to attorneys, managing case files, and ensuring the smooth operation of the office. The Litigation Secretary will work closely with clients and legal professionals in various areas. The candidate must have experience with Federal, State, and Appellate e-filing, calendaring, proofreading, trial preparation, document processing, and other administrative duties.

Position: Litigation Secretary

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and organize legal documents, including filing, scanning, and maintaining case files.
• Assist attorneys with legal case management tasks, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings for attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress.
• Utilize legal software for billing and case management tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in compliance with legal standards.

Qualifications

• Computer proficiency in iManage, Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management, and other office technologies. We will provide all training where necessary.
• Possess litigation experience, including mastery of court e-filings with Federal, State (CA), and Appellate Courts.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, client service skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in handling litigation calendars (Compulaw).
• Position requires the ability to work full-time, 40 hours a week, with flexibility for overtime as necessary.
• The ratio will be 3-4 attorneys.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $30.00-$42.00 hourly based on experience
• Benefits package and retirement plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Paid office parking or Transit Pass

About us:

Lynberg & Watkins, formed in the early 1970’s, has earned a long-standing reputation of excellence and prominence with clients and the legal community alike. The firm’s core practice is in civil litigation and insurance coverage. We represent public entities, insurance companies and their insureds, private corporations and individuals on a national, regional and local level.