Legal Litigation Secretary

Legal Litigation Secretary

Position Overview

A prestigious plaintiff-side litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Litigation Secretary to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation, from case inception through trial. This position plays a critical role in maintaining case organization, managing deadlines, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in supporting busy litigation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case-related deadlines.
• Track and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with court rules and procedural requirements.
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other case-related materials.
• File documents electronically with state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Coordinate case materials and support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation and trial preparation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.