Legal Secretary ( Los Angeles)

Job Description

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

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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: $95,000.00 to $115,000.00 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 -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.