Legal Secretary

Litigation Secretary

Costa Mesa or Century City, CA | Hybrid Schedule (3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote)

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 DOE

A highly regarded Southern California law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside top-tier attorneys handling sophisticated business disputes and other complex litigation matters in a collaborative, professional environment.

Why Join This Firm?

• Proven client with multiple successful placements
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility and work-life balance
• Stable, well-respected firm with an impressive client base
• High-level litigation work and exposure to sophisticated matters
• Strong support staff infrastructure and collaborative team environment
• Excellent retention and long-tenured employees
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in state, federal, and appellate courts
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Coordinate filings, service of process, and case-related documentation
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and hearing binders
• Prepare and update Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Manage attorney calendars, travel arrangements, and client communications as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Strong knowledge of California state, federal, and appellate court filing procedures
• Experience maintaining litigation calendars and deadline tracking
• Trial preparation experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document formatting
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines



Ready to Apply?

Email your resume directly to Vice President, McKinley Horwitz at McKinley.Horwitz< at >RobertHalf.< com > with the subject line: "Litigation Secretary Application"