Overview
LHH is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Secretary with a strong background in Commercial Litigation and/or Insurance Defense to join their legal team in San Diego. This onsite role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and is looking for a potential long-term opportunity.
Job Type: Contract/Contract to Hire, Onsite, Full-Time
Responsibilities
- Draft and format legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence
- Create and maintain templates, shells, and other litigation-related administrative tools
- Perform state and federal court filings in California, including e-filing procedures
- Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines
- Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to ensure timely and accurate document preparation
- Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, document management, and client communications
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of litigation secretary experience
- Proficiency in California state and federal court filing procedures
- Strong knowledge of Commercial Litigation and/or Insurance Defense
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an onsite environment
- Familiarity with legal software and document management systems
Benefits
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity
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
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance