LHH is hiring: Litigation Secretary in Los Angeles

Overview

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Legal Secretary - Bankruptcy & Commercial Litigation

Location: Onsite in Downtown Los Angeles, Ca

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Are you a detail-oriented Legal Secretary with a passion for supporting attorneys in a dynamic litigation environment? LHH is seeking an experienced professional to join our law firm client’s team, specializing in bankruptcy and commercial litigation. This is a confidential search—client details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

What You’ll Do:

• Craft and format legal correspondence, briefs, and documents with precision and professionalism.
• Manage timely and accurate filing of legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing expertise required).
• Maintain attorney calendars using Outlook and specialized court docketing software (Milana).
• Prepare engagement letters and initiate new file opening memos.
• Proofread all documents meticulously to ensure accuracy before distribution or filing.
• Track attorney-client deadlines and schedule appointments using electronic calendaring and docketing systems.
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and necessary equipment.
• Process expense reimbursements promptly.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, prepare check requests, and submit invoices for payment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide support across the team, including assisting visitors, paralegals, and attorneys as needed.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and proactively seeking assistance when required.
• Accept overflow work and provide coverage for absent team members.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• At least five years of experience as a legal secretary in a law firm setting.
• Must have experience in Bankruptcy litigation
• Advanced proficiency with legal technology: Pacer, ECF, iManage or similar document management systems, Aderant, Litera, and MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, litigation documents, and processes—including the ability to mark and generate tables of contents and authorities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation:

• Annual salary range: $90,000–$100,000
• Competitive salary - Medical insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Life insurance - Accidental death & dismemberment insurance - Disability insurance - Long term care insurance - EAP (Employee Assistance Program) - Vacation time - Sick time - Paid holidays - 401(k) profit sharing plan - Transportation allowance - Discretionary bonuses - Referral bonuses

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

Seniority level:

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

• Full-time

Job function:

• Legal

Industries:

• Legal Services and Law Practice