Trial Litigation Secretary

LHH US; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) profit sharing

Job summary

LHH US in California is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support trial attorneys in a highly regarded Orange County law firm. You will handle sophisticated litigation matters and gain exposure to motions and appellate proceedings in state and federal courts.

The role is full-time and office-based (5 days onsite). You will manage document drafting, court filings, calendars, travel, and client billing, with a competitive salary range of $90,000–$110,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation secretarial experience in a law firm.
• Strong experience with California state, federal, and appellate court filings.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Word and Excel; familiarity with iManage or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence
• Manage court filings in California state, federal, and appellate courts
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, travel arrangements, and client communications
• Assist with client billing, expense reports, and administrative projects
• Maintain electronic and physical case files using document management systems

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

iManage

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

A highly regarded Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support trial attorneys. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys handling sophisticated litigation matters and provides exposure to trial and appellate proceedings in California state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence
• Manage court filings in California state, federal, and appellate courts
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, travel arrangements, and client communications
• Assist with client billing, expense reports, and administrative projects
• Maintain electronic and physical case files using document management systems

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recent litigation legal secretary experience in a law firm setting
• Strong experience with California state, federal, and appellate court filings
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, judgment, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Position Highlights

• Full-time, office-based position (5 days onsite)
• Salary range: $90,000-$110,000
• Benefits: 10 vacation days and 10 sick days to start; Medical, Dental and Vision plans; Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Plan; 401(k) profit sharing
• Support a sophisticated litigation team and trial practice
• Stable, collaborative law firm environment
• Opportunity to work on matters in state, federal, and appellate courts

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Eligibility and Fair Chance

• 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: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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