Litigation Secretary

LHH Recruitment Solutions; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in San Diego is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team. The role emphasizes accurate California court filings, meticulous document management, and strict calendar discipline.

A hybrid in-office schedule is required, with overlap during onboarding. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience in litigation, strong proofreading and organizational skills, and familiarity with California state and federal filing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Legal Assistant experience in a litigation environment.
• California litigation experience required.
• Experience with California state court e-filing required.
• Familiarity with federal filings and PACER preferred.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with NetDocuments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Electronically file documents in California state and federal courts.
• Calendar court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and litigation events.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and litigation documents.
• Coordinate service of process, records requests, and document productions.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, and attorney calendars.
• Assist with document management, scanning, filing, and administrative litigation support.

Skills

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetDocuments

PACER

Job description

Hybrid Schedule (3 Days In Office Per Week)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a confidential law firm to identify an experienced Legal Assistant for its growing San Diego office.

This position supports attorneys and paralegals in a busy litigation environment and is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong California court filing experience and exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence


• Electronically file documents in California state and federal courts


• Calendar court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and litigation events


• Maintain and organize electronic case files and litigation documents


• Coordinate service of process, records requests, and document productions


• Schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, and attorney calendars


• Assist with document management, scanning, filing, and administrative litigation support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Legal Assistant experience in a litigation environment


• California litigation experience required


• Experience with California state court e-filing required
  
• Familiarity with federal filings and PACER preferred


• Strong proofreading, grammar, and organizational skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Experience with NetDocuments is a plus

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000

The final salary offered will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

This position is also eligible for:

• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity


• Medical and dental benefits


• 401(k) with employer contribution and matching


• Paid time off and sick leave

Work Arrangement

Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days in-office days per week. Additional in-office attendance is required during onboarding and training.

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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