Legal Secretary – Litigation

Orion Placement; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is recruiting for an on-site litigation legal secretary with a California law firm. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of litigation secretarial experience and is proficient in Microsoft Office and iManage. The role focuses on drafting, filing, calendar management, and travel coordination.

The firm offers a competitive salary in the $80,000–$92,000 range and a professional, collaborative environment serving diverse California clients. On-site five days a week at the client’s office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation secretarial experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Typing speed of at least 70 WPM.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise legal documents, correspondence, and emails from written or transcribed formats.
• Prepare exhibits and assemble filings for court, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Proofread legal materials to ensure accuracy and proper formatting.
• Manage attorney calendars and track key deadlines.
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and travel accommodations.
• Handle document management using systems such as iManage.
• Respond to client and internal inquiries professionally and promptly.

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

iManage

Job description

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at our clients California office. (multiple locations available)

Note: You must have 4+ years of litigation legal secretary experience.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, full-service law firm with a strong presence throughout California. They serve a wide range of clients in sectors such as labor and employment, construction, education, real estate, and business litigation. The firm is known for its commitment to high-quality legal service and its collaborative, professional environment.

Job Description

• Draft and revise legal documents, correspondence, and emails from written or transcribed formats
• Prepare exhibits and assemble filings for court, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions
• Proofread legal materials to ensure accuracy and proper formatting
• Manage attorney calendars and track key deadlines
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and travel accommodations
• Handle document management using systems such as iManage
• Respond to client and internal inquiries professionally and promptly

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a litigation legal secretary
• High School Diploma required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with document management software (e.g., iManage)
• Ability to type at least 70 words per minute
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced legal environment

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work with a top-tier legal team in a reputable California-based firm
• Competitive salary between $80,000–$92,000 annually
• Be part of an established firm with long-standing clients and meaningful legal work
• Engage in varied litigation support tasks that build and grow your skillset