Senior Legal Secretary – Civil Litigation Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Job summary

Hylton & Associates, PC is seeking an experienced legal secretary/legal assistant to support our litigation team in a fast-paced office in Orange County. The role focuses on day-to-day administrative support, scheduling, and ensuring timely preparation of pleadings, briefs, and discovery.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years in civil litigation, solid knowledge of court procedures, and strong communication and organizational skills.

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 multitask, learn quickly, and perform well under pressure

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

Legal secretary experience

Civil litigation knowledge

Communication skills

Organization skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

CompuLaw

NetDocuments

Job description

Hylton & Associates, PC is seeking an experienced legal secretary/legal assistant to support our litigation team in a fast-paced office in Orange County. The role focuses on day-to-day administrative support, scheduling, and ensuring timely preparation of pleadings, briefs, and discovery.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years in civil litigation, solid knowledge of court procedures, and strong communication and organizational skills.