Litigation Secretary

Location: Irvine, CA.

Pay Rate and Benefits: $80,000 to $110,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Position Type: Full-time, Direct Hire, Onsite

LHH is currently seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Secretary to join a large firm in Irvine, CA. As a Civil Litigation Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in handling civil litigation matters. This position requires excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals in civil litigation matters.

• Assist with court filings, including e-filing in state, federal, and appellate courts.

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.

• Maintain and organize case files, documents, and records.

• Manage court deadlines and assist in calculating pre-trial dates.

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from various sources.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of prior experience as a civil litigation secretary, supporting litigators in civil defense.

• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures.

• Proficiency in court deadlines and calculating pre-trial dates accurately.

• Experience with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.