Litigation Legal Secretary

TORKLAW; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

12 holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Team events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TORKLAW is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to support a 2–3 attorney litigation team in a dynamic personal injury practice. The role encompasses handling pleadings, motions, discovery, and proofs of service in a modern, cloud-based environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a litigation secretary role, deep knowledge of California court procedures, and the ability to coordinate multiple attorneys while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a litigation secretary.
• Strong knowledge of California CCP deadlines and e-filing.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys while managing deadlines.
• Comfortable with cloud-based technology and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, e-file, serve, and manage litigation documents with organized electronic files.
• Manage calendaring for hearings, deadlines, depositions, and client meetings, coordinating with vendors.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and collaborate with attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Litigation secretary

CA court procedures

E-filing

Tools

Slack

Box

CasePeer

Job description

LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY | PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY

PAY: $30/hr. + DOE

TORKLAW is an award-winning personal injury law firm driven by a commitment to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging situations. Our team is passionate about delivering outstanding client service, strong legal results, and fostering a workplace culture built on collaboration, accountability, and compassion.

We are seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to support a dynamic litigation team consisting of 2–3 attorneys and paralegals handling approximately 50 active matters. This role is perfect for someone who is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys playing an essential support role in keeping litigation matters progressing smoothly and efficiently.

Our firm operates within a modern, paperless environment utilizing cloud-based platforms and legal technology tools such as Slack, Box, and CasePeer, with additional software integrations and system enhancements on the horizon. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with technology, adaptable to change, and quick to learn new systems and workflows.

WHY TORKLAW?

At TORKLAW, you’ll work alongside a supportive and team-oriented group that values clear communication, dependability, and mutual respect. Your work will have a meaningful impact as you help support attorneys, paralegals, and clients throughout every stage of the litigation process.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Litigation Secretary, you will support litigation personal injury cases from inception through settlement. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, format, e-file, serve, and manage litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and proofs of service while maintaining organized electronic files and version control within cloud-based systems
• Manage calendaring and scheduling for hearings, deadlines, depositions, mediations, IMEs, client meetings, and attorney conferences while coordinating with vendors and proactively tracking upcoming deadlines and appearances
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and collaborate closely with attorneys and paralegals to support case progression, maintain organized case files, and ensure clear team communication through chat-based platforms.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation secretary, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of California court procedures, including CCP deadlines, e-filing, and litigation document formatting
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys while managing deadlines, priorities, and case-related tasks in an organized and collaborative environment
• Comfortable working with cloud-based technology and learning new systems quickly; experience with case management transitions is a plus

BENEFITS & PERKS

We believe great people deserve great support.

TORKLAW offers:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid vacation days annually
• 6 paid sick days annually
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
• Regular firm events including happy hours, team building activities, and holiday celebrations
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

JOIN A TEAM THAT CARES

We believe exceptional results come from people who genuinely care about the work they do and the clients they serve.

If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work has real impact, we’d love to hear from you.