Litigation Legal Secretary

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a boutique complex commercial litigation firm in Century City in its search for a Litigation Legal Secretary. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished and detail-oriented legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is looking for the potential to transition into a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex commercial litigation matters
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials
• Manage court filings in state and federal courts, including e-filing
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines to ensure timely handling of litigation matters
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and other case-related events
• Handle attorney time entry, billing support, expense reports, and other administrative tasks
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors
• Assist with trial preparation, including binders, exhibits, and document organization

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary or litigation secretary, ideally within commercial litigation
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience with calendaring litigation deadlines and supporting multiple attorneys
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively in an on-site law firm environment