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Legal Secretary – Full-Service Law Firm (Onsite | Costa Mesa, CA)
A well-established full-service law firm in Costa Mesa is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Secretary. This is an excellent role for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting multiple attorneys, and is looking for a long-term home with a collaborative, professional team. This role requires strong litigation experience.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
Handle state and federal court filings (including e-filing).
Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and meetings.
Maintain case files (physical and electronic); organize and track documents.
Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors in a professional manner.
Assist with billing, time entry, and administrative tasks as needed.
Coordinate travel, scheduling, and general office support.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Litigation Secretary in a law firm setting.
Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation processes.
Excellent Litigation background
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and support several attorneys simultaneously.
Professional, reliable, and able to work onsite in Costa Mesa.
What the Firm Offers
Temp-to-hire pathway with long-term stability.
A supportive, team-oriented environment.
Competitive hourly rate during the temp period and market-aligned compensation upon hire.
Full benefits package upon conversion (medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays).
Parking provided.
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A well-established full-service law firm in Costa Mesa is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Secretary. This is an excellent role for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting multiple attorneys, and is looking for a long-term home with a collaborative, professional team. This role requires strong litigation experience.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
Handle state and federal court filings (including e-filing).
Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and meetings.
Maintain case files (physical and electronic); organize and track documents.
Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors in a professional manner.
Assist with billing, time entry, and administrative tasks as needed.
Coordinate travel, scheduling, and general office support.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Litigation Secretary in a law firm setting.
Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation processes.
Excellent Litigation background
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and support several attorneys simultaneously.
Professional, reliable, and able to work onsite in Costa Mesa.
What the Firm Offers
Temp-to-hire pathway with long-term stability.
A supportive, team-oriented environment.
Competitive hourly rate during the temp period and market-aligned compensation upon hire.
Full benefits package upon conversion (medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays).
Parking provided.
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