Litigation Legal Secretary (DTLA)

Legal Secretary

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Compensation: $88,000 - $100,000 annually
Overtime Eligible

A highly regarded international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a team of attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and attorneys while providing high-level administrative and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to multiple attorneys in a deadline-driven environment
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Handle federal and state court e-filings
• Maintain litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates
• Assist with discovery, document production, exhibit preparation, and trial support
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements and expense reimbursements
• Prepare and process client billing and time entry
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of litigation legal secretary experience
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys, including partners
• Hands-on experience with federal and state court e-filing
• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and deadlines
• Familiarity with PACER, CM/ECF, and legal docketing systems
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, cross-referencing, styles, and Track Changes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
• Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with 7% employer match
• 23 days PTO

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: $88,000.00 to $100,000.00 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 https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-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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