Litigation Secretary

A respected Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and has extensive experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing court filings, calendaring deadlines, preparing legal documents, and ensuring smooth day-to-day litigation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Manage attorney calendars, including court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial dates
• Maintain litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling requirements
• File documents electronically in California state and federal courts
• Coordinate service of process and filing of legal documents
• Schedule depositions, meetings, court appearances, and client conferences
• Prepare hearing binders, exhibit sets, and trial materials
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and experts
• Track incoming and outgoing correspondence and manage attorney workflow

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation secretary experience
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court filing procedures
• Experience with e-filing, calendaring, and litigation document preparation
• Familiarity with court rules, deadlines, and legal terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, and document formatting skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on-site in the Irvine office five days per week

Why This Opportunity

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term stability
• Support a busy and sophisticated litigation practice
• Collaborative and team-oriented office environment
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and legal professionals
• Competitive compensation and career growth potential

Compensation

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