Administrative Skills, Billing, County Ordinances, Detail Oriented, File Management, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Real Estate, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Unix Shell Programming
A respected real estate-focused law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its litigation team at the highest level. This is a role for a polished legal professional with a strong civil litigation background who takes pride in precision, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking for longevity. If you're a seasoned litigation secretary who knows the work and wants to be somewhere that recognizes it, this is your opportunity.
- Details: On-site; hybrid eligibility after 6 months | Parking covered
- Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 DOE
Your Role on the Team
- Manage litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, motions, and trial dates with a high level of accuracy; log and maintain docket entries and deliver timely reminders to the legal team
- Prepare, format, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery responses, trial documents, subpoenas, MSJs, declarations, and all litigation-related correspondence using firm templates
- Handle state court e-filings across jurisdictions with strong attention to detail and familiarity with applicable court rules
- Assist with discovery tasks including demands, expert witness coordination, shell responses, and production sets; prepare trial notebooks and exhibit listings
- Draft, revise, and proofread a wide range of legal documents including contracts, leases, briefs, complaints, and motions; manage case files, client intake, timekeeping, and billing coordination
- Provide general attorney support including scheduling, travel, correspondence, and secretarial coverage across the fir
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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.