Litigation Secretary (INT8)

Integr8staff; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Full time

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking a Litigation Secretary with 8-10+ years of experience in a law firm, preferably in California. This role involves managing legal documents, preparing pleadings, and tracking court deadlines in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, and excellent attention to detail. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of litigation secretary experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of litigation e-filing and trial procedures required.
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Format and manage legal documents.
• Prepare pleadings and discovery documents.
• Track court and filing deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

Skills

Litigation experience

eFiling knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Organizational skills

Typing speed of 75+ wpm

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Job Title – Litigation Secretary

Company Location – Irvine, CA

Hybrid Work Schedule | Direct Hire

Pay – $60.00/hr

Job Summary of the Litigation Secretary position: Integr8staff seeks a versatile and experienced Litigation Secretary with experience serving a law firm. This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience as a litigation secretary (some of which must be California litigation experience).

Responsibilities of the Litigation Secretary position

• Format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, scan, and transmit legal documents
• Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
• eFiling – State and Federal
• Create pleading/discovery binders, indexing and filing documents, organize and file case documents.
• Editing Contracts
• Intake
• Utilize docketing/calendaring department to track court and filing deadlines
• Attorney timesheets, expense summaries, and client bills
• Assists with overflow work and other projects as assigned
• Performs overflow typing, filing, or photocopying as time permits and as requested by other attorneys
• Mailings
• Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

Requirements of the Litigation Secretary position

• 8-10+ years of litigation secretary experience in a law firm (preferably California litigation experience)
• Business Trial Litigation experience is highly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of litigation e‑filings and trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court procedures, and federal and state court rules is required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent technical, organizational and administrative skills as well as strong interpersonal relationships skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Can work under pressure, remain flexible, be proactive, resourceful and efficient.
• Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects and changing priorities on a very busy desk.
• Must have document management and other office technologies.
• Candidate must have the ability to learn new skills and systems quickly.
• Type 75+ wpm and have excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered – Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.