Probate Legal Assistant (TTH)

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • $25–$28 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Secretary

Location: Los Angeles, CA 91403

Work Arrangement: 100% ONSITE

Employment Type: Contract to Hire/Direct Hire

Salary: Approximately $52-58k DOE Benefits may include Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, and 401(k).

LHH is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Assistant to join a boutique well‑established litigation/ Probate and Trust and Estate firm in San Fernando area. This is a temp to hire opportunity for a professional with at least 2-3+ years of litigation support experience, including state and federal e filing, along with calendaring experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of state procedures (highly prefers federal), excellent organizational abilities, and the confidence to communicate effectively with attorneys and clients in a fast‑paced environment.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff

  • Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties

  • Prepare, file, and manage legal documents, including petitions, motions, and notices

  • Conduct legal research and gather information to support legal matters

  • Organize evidence and prepare exhibits, charts, and diagrams

  • Assist with trial, hearing, and deposition preparation

  • Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony

  • Answer and direct phone calls

  • Maintain calendars, track deadlines, and provide reminders to ensure timely completion of tasks

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, DocuSign, and Dropbox

  • Minimum 2 years of probate legal assistant experience required

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience, along with trust and estate and probate.

  • Hands‑on experience with state court filings (federal a huge plus), procedures, and rules.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent proofreading and attention to detail.

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and support multiple attorneys.

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: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Search managed by: Serena Mccullough

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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

LocationSherman Oaks, CA
Salary$25–$28 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Legal Researchunmatched
  • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Probateunmatched
  • Proofreadingunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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