Litigation Legal Secretary

Rare Opening With A Top Law Firm

Our client is a highly regarded global law firm known for its collaborative culture, sophisticated legal work, and long-standing reputation in the industry. This opportunity offers the chance to join a supportive litigation team in Century City while building a career with a firm that values professional growth and employee development.

Job Description

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, discovery materials, and correspondence.
• Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filing, filing under seal, and monitoring filing deadlines and confirmations.
• Maintain litigation calendars, tracking court dates, hearings, depositions, discovery deadlines, and attorney schedules.
• Create and update tables of contents and tables of authorities, ensuring all filings meet court requirements.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, exhibits, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents.
• Coordinate depositions, meetings, trial preparation, travel arrangements, and other attorney support activities.
• Assist with client billing, expense reports, time entry, and new matter documentation.
• Serve as a key support resource for attorneys by managing daily administrative and litigation-related priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of legal secretary experience supporting attorneys in a law firm setting.
• Strong litigation experience, including state and federal e-filing.
• Experience preparing pleadings, correspondence, discovery documents, and court filings.
• Strong calendaring skills, including management of court dates, hearings, and filing deadlines.
• Experience creating tables of contents and tables of authorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• A team-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional attorney support.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary range of $95,000 to $125,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in the Century City office.
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded global law firm with a collaborative and supportive culture.
• Long-term career growth within a stable, well-established organization.
• Exposure to sophisticated litigation matters and experienced legal professionals.