Legal Secretary - LA

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $80,000–$110,000 Per Year
5 days ago

Job Description

Legal Secretary

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (4 Days In Office, 1 Day Remote)

Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

A respected California law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide litigation and administrative support to multiple attorneys. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys managing competing priorities while providing exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys

  • Manage legal files, document production, and document management systems

  • Handle e-filing in administrative, state, and federal courts

  • Draft, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence

  • Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, appointments, and court dates

  • Monitor and manage litigation deadlines using calendaring systems

  • Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reimbursements

  • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, attorneys, and staff

  • Assist with workflow management and case organization

  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all matters

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of litigation legal secretary experience supporting multiple attorneys

  • Extensive experience with state and federal court e-filing required

  • Strong calendaring and deadline management skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

  • Experience with document management systems, including iManage or similar platforms

  • Experience with Juralaw and/or Coyote timekeeping required

  • Excellent written, verbal, proofreading, and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and anticipate attorney needs

  • Knowledge of administrative hearings and transactional law is a plus

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions, and other employer-sponsored benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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: $80,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Meghna Prasanth

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, CA
Salary$80,000–$110,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • File Managementunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Proofreadingunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched
  • iManageunmatched

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