Legal Secretary - Pasadena

Join a highly respected boutique law firm handling sophisticated matters involving attorney discipline, professional responsibility, and legal malpractice. This Legal Secretary opportunity offers the chance to work closely with experienced attorneys on complex litigation matters while playing a key role in keeping cases organized, deadlines on track, and client service at the highest level. The ideal Legal Secretary is proactive, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where independence, attention to detail, and strong litigation support skills are valued.

• Manage complex attorney calendars in Outlook, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and case-related deadlines.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery, declarations, and correspondence in California state and federal courts, with a focus on Los Angeles and Orange County filings.
• Support all phases of litigation, including discovery, deposition preparation, expert witness coordination, and case file management.
• Prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibit binders, and other litigation materials for hearings, motions, and trial-related proceedings.
• Work independently to prioritize competing deadlines, anticipate attorney needs, and ensure matters progress efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files while assisting attorneys with document management and overall case strategy support.
• Serve as a trusted Legal Secretary and litigation support professional with strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court rules.

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.