Litigation Secretary/Paralegal (Real Estate, Business Litigation)

Litigation Secretary/Paralegal | Encino, CA | $65-95k+ | Hybrid schedule opportunity This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alizen Rodriguez Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $65,000 - $95,000 per year A bit about us: We are a boutique firm with a strong reputation for high quality work and long term client relationships. The attorneys here are hands on, collaborative, and expect their support staff to be engaged in the litigation process. This is not a pure secretarial role and not a purely substantive paralegal role. It is a true hybrid position for someone who understands litigation from start to finish and is comfortable owning both administrative and case support responsibilities. Why join us? This role is respected and relied upon. You are not treated as “just support.” The attorneys value efficiency, organization, and competence over ego. Benefits are fully employer paid for medical, dental, and vision. Unlimited PTO Hybrid flexibility after 90 days Parking is provided. Federal holidays are fully paid. Job Details JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This is a hybrid litigation support role. You will be expected to handle both traditional litigation secretary tasks and paralegal-level work. Core responsibilities include: State court e-filing and document service Litigation calendaring and deadline management using MyCase or similar systems Creating, maintaining, and updating pleading and discovery templates Formatting, finalizing, and proofreading pleadings, motions, and discovery Preparing complaints, answers, motions, oppositions, and replies from templates Drafting and managing discovery including form and special interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and site inspections Monitoring court dockets and reserving motion hearing dates Coordinating filings, hearings, and deadlines across multiple cases Supporting three attorneys with active civil litigation caseloads Maintaining organized electronic case files Acting as a point of consistency and quality control across matters Additional responsibilities may include: Assisting with trial preparation and exhibit organization Communicating with courts, vendors, and opposing counsel as needed Helping streamline internal litigation processes and templates JOB REQUIREMENTS 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience required Real estate, real property, or business litigation experience strongly preferred ABA-approved Paralegal certificate or litigation secretary certificate preferred but not required Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy