Am Law 200 Firm - DTLA Litigation Secretary

A respected Am-Law 200 law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join its fast-paced litigation team. This Litigation Secretary role offers the opportunity to support accomplished attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where professionalism, accountability, and strong organizational skills are highly valued. The ideal Litigation Secretary is a proactive problem-solver who thrives under deadlines, takes ownership of their work, and brings substantial California and Federal court filing experience.

• Draft, proofread, and format a variety of legal correspondence and litigation documents, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings and client appointments, and track critical court deadlines, hearings, and filing dates.
• Prepare conflict checks, open and maintain electronic client files, and support overall case administration in a paperless environment.
• Handle both California state and Federal court filings, including e-filing through CM/ECF, PACER, and related court systems.
• Provide exceptional service to attorneys, clients, and staff while maintaining professionalism, responsiveness, and a collaborative team-first approach.
• Organize and prioritize multiple assignments with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong time management and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• 4+ years of litigation secretarial experience required, along with knowledge of California litigation procedures, court deadlines, Microsoft Office, and document management systems; candidates must be able to work full-time onsite and hit the ground running in a temp-to-hire capacity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.