A highly regarded, global law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Support Specialist to join its Litigation team in Los Angeles. This role provides sophisticated administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys and is ideal for a professional who excels in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven legal environment.

The successful candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and confident managing competing priorities while delivering consistently high‑quality work. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset are essential. This position requires regular in‑office presence to support attorneys, participate in team collaboration, and attend meetings and training.

Position Summary

The Legal Support Specialist provides advanced secretarial and administrative support to three or more litigation attorneys, assisting with matters from case inception through post‑trial. Responsibilities include document production and management, court filings, calendaring, trial preparation, and general litigation support. Flexibility to work overtime as needed is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, deadlines, depositions, mediations, and client meetings

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and process expense reimbursements

• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules

• Format and file pleadings and other documents in federal, state, and appellate courts, including e‑filing

• Organize and maintain electronic and hard‑copy case files and records

• Assist with document production, discovery, and deposition preparation

• Prepare and assemble briefs, motions, exhibits, binders, and trial notebooks

• Support trial and hearing preparation, including exhibit management and witness coordination

• Enter attorney time and assist with billing processes as needed

• Conduct document review, summarize records, transcripts, and discovery materials

• Perform cite‑checking, proofreading, and quality control of legal filings

• Provide general administrative and litigation support and assist with departmental projects as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules

• Experience preparing and filing documents in federal, state, and appellate courts

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines under pressure

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and sound judgment

• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive computer work

• Ability to lift and move files, access filing cabinets, and navigate office spaces as needed

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience supporting attorneys in a litigation practice

• Prior experience in a large or mid‑size law firm strongly preferred

• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems preferred

Technology

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Expertise in electronic court filing systems

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and legal technologies

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $46.15 – $53.33

Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Eligible full‑time employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; sick leave; and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary benefit options may also be available.

Fair Chance & Equal Employment Opportunity

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• 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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