Probate Legal Assistant (TTH)

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Healthcare

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Litigation Secretary/Assistant with 2–3+ years of probate and civil litigation support experience.

This 100% onsite contract-to-hire position requires strong e-filing, calendaring, and client communication abilities, with duties spanning document prep, court filings, and trial prep. The role offers a salary of approximately $52–58k DOE plus benefits including PTO, healthcare, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience, including probate/trust and estate work.
• Experience with state court filings (federal a huge plus) and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties.
• Prepare, file, and manage legal documents including petitions, motions, and notices.
• Conduct legal research and gather information to support matters.
• Organize evidence, prepare exhibits, charts, and diagrams.
• Assist with trial, hearing, and deposition preparation.
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Maintain calendars, track deadlines, provide reminders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, DocuSign, and Dropbox.
• Minimum 2 years of probate legal assistant experience required.

Skills

Litigation support

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

DocuSign

Dropbox

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Secretary

Location: Los Angeles, CA 91403

Work Arrangement: 100% ONSITE

Employment Type: Contract to Hire/Direct Hire

Salary: Approximately $52-58k DOE Benefits may include Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, and 401(k).

LHH is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Assistant to join a boutique well-established litigation/ Probate and Trust and Estate firm in San Fernando area. This is a temp to hire opportunity for a professional with at least 2-3+ years of litigation support experience, including state and federal e filing, along with calendaring experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of state procedures (highly prefers federal), excellent organizational abilities, and the confidence to communicate effectively with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties
• Prepare, file, and manage legal documents, including petitions, motions, and notices
• Conduct legal research and gather information to support legal matters
• Organize evidence and prepare exhibits, charts, and diagrams
• Assist with trial, hearing, and deposition preparation
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain calendars, track deadlines, and provide reminders to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, DocuSign, and Dropbox
• Minimum 2 years of probate legal assistant experience required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience, along with trust and estate and probate.
• Hands-on experience with state court filings (federal a huge plus), procedures, and rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent proofreading and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and support multiple attorneys.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

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