Legal Secretary - Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

One our BEST Law Firm clients, a prominent, well-established defense law firm in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability, work-life balance, and a genuinely positive working environment.

The firm has an exceptionally tenured and collaborative team , and we have made multiple successful placements with the firm who have been extremely happy with their experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to two attorneys
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Handle State and Federal court filings and e-filing
• Maintain attorney calendars and accurately track court dates, hearings, depositions, and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate depositions, meetings, court reporters, experts, and other case-related matters
• Assist with discovery, document production, and case organization
• Prepare attorneys for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Maintain electronic and physical case files
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience ; defense litigation experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of California State and Federal court procedures and filing requirements
• Excellent calendaring and deadline-management skills
• Strong proofreading, formatting, and document-production abilities
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document/case management systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Firm-paid benefits
• 2 weeks of PTO
• Paid parking
• Hybrid 3/2 schedule
• 40-hour work week
• Stable, supportive environment with excellent employee tenure

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant seeking a manageable desk, hybrid flexibility, strong benefits, and long-term stability with a highly regarded defense firm.

To apply, submit resumes ONLY to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com >

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting defense civil litigation matters in a legal secretary or legal assistant capacity.

• Demonstrated experience with court filings in both federal and state jurisdictions.

• Strong calendaring skills with the ability to monitor deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Proficiency in e-filing and general litigation support technology, including document and calendar management systems.

• Excellent organizational skills and sound time management in a fast-paced legal environment.

• Ability to produce high-quality legal correspondence and documents with careful attention to formatting and detail.

• Dependable and team-oriented approach to supporting attorneys and collaborating with office staff.

To apply, submit resumes ONLY to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com >