Trial Litigation Secretary

Lee Hecht Harrison

Irvine, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Employee Assistance Plan, Expense Reports, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Vision Plan, iManage
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
8 days ago

A highly regarded Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support trial attorneys. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys handling sophisticated litigation matters and provides exposure to trial and appellate proceedings in California state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys

  • Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence

  • Manage court filings in California state, federal, and appellate courts

  • Coordinate calendars, deadlines, travel arrangements, and client communications

  • Assist with client billing, expense reports, and administrative projects

  • Maintain electronic and physical case files using document management systems

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of recent litigation legal secretary experience in a law firm setting

  • Strong experience with California state, federal, and appellate court filings

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel

  • Experience with iManage or similar document management systems preferred

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Excellent attention to detail, judgment, and communication skills

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, office-based position (5 days onsite)

  • Salary range: $90,000-$110,000

  • Benefits: 10 vacation days and 10 sick days to start; Medical, Dental and Vision plans; Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Plan; 401(k) profit sharing

  • Support a sophisticated litigation team and trial practice

  • Stable, collaborative law firm environment

  • Opportunity to work on matters in state, federal, and appellate courts

If you are an experienced litigation legal secretary seeking an opportunity with a respected Orange County law firm, we encourage you to apply.

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: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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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.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison