Seasoned Legal Secretary — Civil Litigation Support

Hylton & Associates; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime pay under CA law

Job summary

Hylton & Associates, PC in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced legal secretary/legal assistant to join our litigation team. This full-time, in-office role supports assigned attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

You will file documents, manage calendars, answer phones, prepare pleadings and briefs, and organize case files. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil litigation, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with CompuLaw or NetDocuments is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant in civil litigation.
• Working knowledge of California and federal court procedures, legal terminology, and filing requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in document management.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to multitask, learn quickly, and perform well under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CompuLaw and NetDocuments a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned attorneys with day-to-day administrative and case needs.
• Answer phones and communicate with clients and witnesses.
• Prepare and format case documents, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery, memoranda, and briefs.
• File documents in state and federal court.
• Manage attorney calendars and case deadlines.
• Organize and maintain case files so documents are complete and available for review.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Teamwork

Independent work

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

CompuLaw

NetDocuments

Job description

Hylton & Associates, PC in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced legal secretary/legal assistant to join our litigation team. This full-time, in-office role supports assigned attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

You will file documents, manage calendars, answer phones, prepare pleadings and briefs, and organize case files. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil litigation, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with CompuLaw or NetDocuments is a plus.