Senior Legal Secretary
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a long-term home with a respected Orange County defense firm?
Our client is a well-established litigation firm known for its strong reputation, supportive culture, and exceptional staff retention.
We have successfully placed professionals with this firm, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive—employees consistently praise the collaborative environment, approachable leadership, and commitment to work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys in a busy litigation practice
- Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents
- E-file in California State and Federal Courts
- Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
- Draft correspondence and maintain case files
- Prepare TOAs, TOCs, and litigation-related documents
Qualifications
- 7+ years of litigation legal secretary experience
- Strong knowledge of California court rules and procedures
- Experience with state and federal e-filing
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Stable, reputable defense firm with an excellent reputation in the legal community
- Low turnover and long-tenured staff
- Team-oriented, supportive culture
- Direct access to experienced attorneys and leadership
- Opportunity to join a firm where employees build long-term careers
- Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits package
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for employees
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with a 3% employer match at 100%, eligible after 90 days
- Profit-sharing program
- PTO: 10 vacation days annually
- 5 paid sick days annually
- 8 paid holidays (to be confirmed)
- Benefits begin the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
- Fully covered parking
- Complimentary access to on-site gym facilities
If you're seeking a stable firm with great people, meaningful work, and a culture that truly values its staff, we'd love to connect with you.
Submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >
Qualifications:
• At least 7 years of experience in civil litigation support as a legal secretary, with senior-level responsibility strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume litigation workload while supporting multiple attorneys at the same time.
• Hands-on experience maintaining legal calendars and deadline tracking in PracticeMaster or a comparable docketing system.
• Proficiency with court filings in state court, along with familiarity supporting federal filings; appellate filing exposure is a plus.
• Experience using DocuWare or similar document management software to organize and maintain case records.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word formatting for pleadings, tables of authorities, and tables of contents.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.
Submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >
Compensation
$90,000.00-$110,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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