Sr. Legal Secretary Job at Robert Half in Costa Mesa

Description A powerhouse litigation firm in Costa Mesa is seeking an experienced litigation secretary to join their team-oriented group of legal secretaries. The ideal litigation secretary will have 8+ years of experience in complex business law. Stability on the resume is a must. They want someone to join this team for the rest of their career! Responsibilities of Role: + Working on silicosis cases:

• eFiling in state, federal, and appellate courts (plus occasional filings under seal)
• calendaring litigation deadlines (CompuLaw) - no docketing department
• trial preparation (binders, exhibits, etc.) - office services department does the printing/tabbing
• creating discovery shells and TOAs/TOCs - no word processing department

Perks of Company:

• There is a night secretary who can finish up work after hours.
• Strong tenure. Many support staff have been there 10, 15, 20 years.
• Complex, high-end cases with notable clients.
• "The environment here is very nice. we do not allow any disrespect of anyone - from offices services up. We want to know about issues right away to take care of them. We don't wany anyone to feel like they are on an island. Even Todd, he will ask me what is going on. He doesn't want to assume no news is good news." - office manager
• Team pitches in to help each other out when one person is slammed.
• "The secretaries operate as a team. If you have 4 attorneys, and one is doing an MSJ, that will take you all day. If you have other things you need to, we can put out an SOS like "who is available to help out with this?" and inevitably, a few will say "I can take it!" We are looking for someone willing to do that. You have to be nice! If not, you'll bring down the whole team!" - office manager

Details of Role: + Hours: 7.5 hour days. OT during trial preparation. 8:30-5 or 9-5:30, but depends on attorney needs. + Profile that would be a fit:

• Law firm experience, not in-house litigation.
• Little movement on the resume (they will not entertain folks who switch jobs every year or two).
• Someone willing to step up and help others. The secretary team really does pitch in and help each other out.
• Comfortable supporting high-end attorneys on complex cases

Requirements

• Very strong calendaring skills (ideally in CompuLaw)
• Knowledge of state, federal, and appellate court filings - please do not apply without this
• Prior experience gearing up for trial
• Team player mentality who will help other secretaries out

Ready to join an amazing practice? To apply, please email your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Costa Mesa Sr. Legal Secretary" as the subject line. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .