Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Del Mar, CA is hiring a Civil Litigation Secretary to support a large firm on a full-time onsite basis. The role focuses on managing civil litigation matters, preparing documents, and coordinating court filings and deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of civil litigation secretarial experience and strong attention to detail, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position is onsite in Del Mar, CA and offers contract-to-hire potential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and deadlines.
• Experience with federal/state court filings and e-filing processes.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys in civil litigation matters.
• Assist with court filings and e-filings in state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize case files and documents.
• Manage court deadlines and assist in calculating pre-trial dates.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research and gather information from sources.

Skills

Civil litigation procedures

Court filings

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

E-filing software

Job description

Pay Rate and Benefits: $20 to $30 per hour

Position Type: Full-time, Contract to Hire, Onsite

LHH is currently seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Secretary to join a large firm in Del Mar, CA. As a Civil Litigation Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in handling civil litigation matters. This position requires excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals in civil litigation matters.
• Assist with court filings, including e-filing in state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize case files, documents, and records.
• Manage court deadlines and assist in calculating pre-trial dates.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from various sources.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 years of prior experience as a civil litigation secretary, supporting litigators in civil defense.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
• Proficiency in court deadlines and calculating pre-trial dates accurately.
• Experience with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers