Overview
A regional law firm of 150+ attorneys in Irvine is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support 3-5 attorneys in general civil litigation matters. The role involves working with the firm’s calendaring, word processing and litigation support teams. The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of the litigation process from filing with various Superior and Federal courts to calendaring due dates, serving discovery documents, and providing administrative support to assigned attorneys as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support 3-5 attorneys in general civil litigation cases.
- Assist with the litigation process from start to finish, including filing with various Superior and Federal courts, calendaring due dates, serving discovery documents, and providing administrative support to assigned attorneys as needed.
- Prepare and revise legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and emails from written form or transcription.
- Maintain calendar of appearances and deadlines (e.g., complaints, responses, discovery, motions, appeals, conferences) and ensure timely action.
- Collaborate with calendaring, word processing, and litigation support teams.
- Work onsite daily.
Qualifications
- Over 2 years of experience in litigation.
- Knowledge and ability to file court documents in various State courts (including Los Angeles Superior Court and Orange County Superior Court) using One Legal.
- Knowledge and ability to navigate the Federal CM/ECF system and conduct e-filings.
- Ability to calendar due dates for appearances and deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $70,000-$92,000. Benefits include health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, 401(k) match, profit sharing plan, and 16 vacation/sick days to start.
Additional information
If you are a qualified litigation secretary interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please apply today!
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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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