Legal Secretary – Litigation

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

Job summary

Orion Placement is recruiting for a litigation secretary for a premier California law firm. This on-site role (five days a week) involves drafting and revising legal documents, preparing exhibits, and calendar management, with multiple CA locations.

The position requires 4+ years of litigation secretary experience, strong MS Office and iManage skills, typing 70 wpm, and excellent organization. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $92,000 per year, with opportunities for growth and professional

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.

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

Typing speed 70 wpm

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

iManage

Outlook

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