Job Description

Litigation Secretary

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Pay Rate: Up to $30 per hour

Job Type: Contract to Hire, Full-Time, Onsite

We are seeking a Litigation Secretary with 1+ years of experience supporting litigators in civil defense litigation to join a national firm in their Downtown Los Angeles Office. This is an onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented and highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, correspondence, and reports under attorney supervision.
• Maintain and track trial and discovery deadlines on attorney calendars.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, appointments, and legal proceedings as needed.
• Organize and manage case files, including opening, closing, and maintaining records.
• Monitor case files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement.
• Assist attorneys with time entry and billing .
• Prepare, track, and manage subpoenas and other requests for information; issue subpoenas as needed.
• E-file legal documents using state and federal court databases .
• Handle sensitive legal matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Litigation Secretary supporting litigators in civil defense litigation .
• Strong working knowledge of general liability and/or insurance defense .
• California State e-filing experience required ; Federal e-filing (PACER) experience is a plus .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) .
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment .
• High School Diploma or equivalent required .

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