Trial Litigation Secretary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) profit sharing

Job summary

Orange County law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Secretary to support trial attorneys, giving exposure to state and federal proceedings in California.

You will handle administrative and litigation tasks, prepare and file documents, manage calendars and client communications, and assist with billing. This role is full-time, on-site, within a collaborative litigation team.

Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, and generous vacation and sick days.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation secretary experience in a law firm.
• Strong experience with California state, federal, and appellate 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.

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

Litigation support

MS Word

MS Excel

Document management

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.