Legal Secretary ( Los Angeles)

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $95,000–$115,000 Per Year
5 days ago

Job Description

Legal Secretary - Litigation

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Hybrid 2/3 after introductory period

About the Opportunity

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice in its Los Angeles office. This is a full-time, non-exempt position supporting multiple attorneys within a collaborative and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and secretarial support to litigation attorneys

  • Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and reports

  • Prepare and file court documents, including electronic filings

  • Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and other case-related events

  • Assist with trial, hearing, mediation, and deposition preparation

  • Manage electronic case files and related documentation

  • Process time entries, assist with billing coordination, and support client matter administration

  • Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reporting, and vendor payments as needed

  • Provide backup support to other legal support staff

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred

  • 7+ years of legal secretary experience, preferably supporting senior attorneys or partners

  • Strong litigation experience required

  • Experience with court filings, including e-filing; appellate and supreme court filing experience is a plus

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization abilities

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

  • Experience with document management, calendaring, and time-entry systems; familiarity with NetDocuments, Best Authority, CompuLaw/ProLaw, and Aderant is a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package offered, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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: $95,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Crystal Villa

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$95,000–$115,000 Per Year

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