Litigation Secretary

LHH; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 vacation days

10 sick days

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Life Insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Job summary

LHH in Orange County seeks an experienced Litigation Secretary to support trial attorneys and handle detailed litigation tasks in state and federal courts in California.

You will manage multiple attorneys, prepare and file legal documents, and coordinate calendars while assisting with billing and administrative projects. This full-time, office-based role offers exposure to trial and appellate matters in a collaborative firm environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation secretary experience in a law firm.
• Strong experience with California state, federal, and appellate court filings.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel).
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, judgment, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage court filings in California state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, travel arrangements, and client communications.
• Assist with client billing, expense reports, and administrative projects.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files using document management systems.

Skills

Litigation experience

MS Office

Document management

Time management

Tools

iManage

Job description

A highly regarded Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support trial attorneys. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys handling sophisticated litigation matters and provides exposure to trial and appellate proceedings in California state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence
• Manage court filings in California state, federal, and appellate courts
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, travel arrangements, and client communications
• Assist with client billing, expense reports, and administrative projects
• Maintain electronic and physical case files using document management systems

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recent litigation legal secretary experience in a law firm setting
• Strong experience with California state, federal, and appellate court filings
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, judgment, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Position Highlights

• Full-time, office-based position (5 days onsite)
• Salary range: $90,000-$110,000
• Benefits: 10 vacation days and 10 sick days to start; Medical, Dental and Vision plans; Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Plan; 401(k) profit sharing
• Support a sophisticated litigation team and trial practice
• Stable, collaborative law firm environment
• Opportunity to work on matters in state, federal, and appellate courts

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