Legal Assistant (Litigation) Redwood City

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Secretary

Location: Redwood City, CA

Pay Rate and Benefits: $90,000 to $110,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite), Direct Hire

LHH is currently seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Secretary to join large firm in Redwood City, CA. As a Civil Litigation Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in handling civil litigation matters. This position requires excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals in civil litigation matters.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize case files, documents, and records.
• Manage court deadlines and assist in calculating pre-trial dates.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from various sources.
• Assist with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Prepare and handle document production and discovery requests.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and trial binders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience as a civil litigation secretary, supporting litigators in civil defense.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
• Proficiency in court deadlines and calculating pre-trial dates accurately.
• Experience with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

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: $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 -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

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