Legal Secretary (Litigation) Irvine, CA (100% Onsite) $35 - $50/hourLHH is recruiting on behalf of a confidential law firm client seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its Irvine office. This is a newly created position supporting a collaborative team of attorneys with a primary focus on labor & employment and civil litigation matters.
Responsibilities- Support approximately 2-3 attorneys with litigation and administrative needs
- Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents in state and federal courts
- Manage court filings, calendaring, and litigation deadlines
- Draft and prepare Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents
- Assist with motions, pleadings, discovery, and case management
- Coordinate service of process and litigation-related correspondence
- Maintain attorney calendars and provide administrative support for workplace investigations and litigation matters
- Assist with billing, invoicing, and other office administration functions as needed
- Support technology-driven initiatives and process improvements within the firm
Qualifications- 5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience preferred
- Labor & Employment experience strongly preferred, but not required
- Proficiency with state and federal e-filing procedures
- Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and court rules
- Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and related litigation materials
- Familiarity with calendaring systems and litigation deadline management
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities
- Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new software and processes
- Paralegal experience or education is a plus
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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: $35.00 to $50.00 per hour
Search managed by: Liz Martinez
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.
