Litigation Legal Secretary

Lozano Smith; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith, a leading California public agency law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its Los Angeles office. The role requires 5+ years of experience supporting a busy litigation team, with a strong civil litigation background.

You will prepare pleadings, manage calendars, handle e-filing, and assist with discovery and depositions. We offer competitive salary ($28.00–$43.00/hour), benefits, and a culture that values mentorship, diversity, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation secretary in civil litigation.
• Knowledge of California court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery, and correspondence.
• Manage case calendars, track court deadlines, and ensure timely filings in state and federal courts.
• Handle electronic court filings (e-filing) and service of process in compliance with applicable court rules.
• Assist attorneys with discovery processes, including organizing, formatting, and indexing responses and exhibits.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, and travel arrangements.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Grammar & proofreading

Multitasking under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Legal document management systems

Job description

Secretary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Legal Secretary to join our Los Angeles team. If you’re a legal professional with at least 5 years of experience supporting a busy litigation team – especially in civil litigation – we want to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery, and correspondence.
• Manage case calendars, track court deadlines, and ensure timely filings in state and federal courts.
• Handle electronic court filings (e-filing) and service of process in compliance with applicable court rules.
• Assist attorneys with discovery processes, including organizing, formatting, and indexing responses and exhibits.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, and travel arrangements.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a litigation legal secretary, with strong civil litigation background.
• Knowledge of California court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Exceptional grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal document management systems.

Compensation: $28.00 – $43.00/hourThe posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.

We are California's leading public

agency law firm, where professionals

thrive and grow. Experience a

by mentorship, development, and

Lozano Smith values diversity,

fostering an inclusive environment

where varied perspectives enrich our

work and culture. Our dedication to

equity and representation ensures a

dynamic team that reflects the

communities we serve.

Spotlight on Culture

• Professional Development
• Child-Friendly Business Award
• Community Engagement Projects
• Collaborative Environment
• Focus on Schools and Community
• Partnering with school districts,
• community colleges, cities, counties
• and all types of public agencies is at the
• core of what we do. Our 30+ year
• commitment has positively impacted
• countless students and communities
• throughout California.