Legal Secretary

Boutique Recruiting; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique litigation firm is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary to support its fast-paced practice in California. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of litigation experience and strong technical skills. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing discovery, and supporting trial preparation. Competitive hourly wage between $36 and $40 depending on experience. Opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks PTO annually

401(k) profit sharing eligibility after one year

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant.
• Knowledge of California State and Federal court rules is required.
• Experience handling complex litigation from intake to trial preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize legal documents for service and submission.
• Manage documents for review and organization for hearings.
• Coordinate with attorneys for conference calls and court communications.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

PACER

DISCO

Relativity

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A boutique litigation firm in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a highly organized Legal Secretary to support its collaborative, fast-paced practice. This role works directly with a senior partner known for leading complex, high-profile cases. Key responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing discovery, calendaring deadlines, handling case intake, and supporting trial preparation. The ideal candidate is a dependable legal professional with solid litigation experience, strong technical skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to supporting attorneys across a variety of civil and regulatory matters.

Salary: $36 - $40 / hour DOE

Legal Secretary Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize legal documents including discovery shells, tables, declarations, exhibits, and transmittal letters
• Proofread, cite check, and assemble filings for service and submission to courts
• Manage documents for review, production, and organization for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Conduct case intake and gather client information, track filings, and maintain organized case files
• Handle calendaring responsibilities using Compulaw and ensure court deadlines are met
• Coordinate with attorneys for conference calls, video meetings, and court communications
• Support trial prep including PowerPoint development and demonstrative aid creation
• Assist with various administrative tasks related to complex litigation cases
  
  

Legal Secretary Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in a litigation law firm
• Hybrid legal assistant/paralegal experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of California State and Federal court rules, including e-filing procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, PACER, DISCO, Relativity, or similar platforms
• Experience handling complex litigation from intake to trial preferred
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is preferred but not required with relevant experience
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks PTO annually and nine paid holidays
• 401(k) profit sharing eligibility after one year
• Friendly, team-oriented culture with low turnover and strong tenure
• Growth opportunity including partner track potential
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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