Legal Secretary – Litigation

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

Job summary

Orion Placement is assisting a California-based law firm in recruiting a litigation legal secretary. This role requires 4+ years of litigation support, strong MS Office skills, and proficiency with iManage.

You will manage calendars, drafts, filings, and communications, while ensuring precision and timely responses. The position is on-site in California, five days a week, with a salary between $80,000 and $92,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation secretary experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with iManage or similar document management systems.
• 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 various formats.
• Prepare exhibits and assemble filings for court, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Proofread legal materials for accuracy and formatting.
• Manage attorney calendars and track deadlines.
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and travel arrangements.
• Handle document management using systems such as iManage.
• Respond to client and internal inquiries professionally and promptly.

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

iManage

Typing 70 wpm

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Office

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