Litigation Paralegal/Secretary Job at Direct Counsel in Burbank

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Location: Burbank, CA

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, motivated Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary to support a boutique firm in their civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced law office environment. This hybrid role involves both substantive paralegal responsibilities and traditional secretarial/administrative tasks to support attorneys and enhance firm operations.

Key Responsibilities

Paralegal Duties

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of civil litigation, from case inception through trial preparation.
• Draft, format, and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and organize case information and legal authorities.
• Prepare exhibits, case summaries, chronologies, and trial binders.
• Maintain case files; track deadlines (statutes of limitations, discovery schedules, court hearings).
• Coordinate and manage electronic case filing (e-filing) with local, state, and federal courts.

Secretarial / Administrative Duties

• Provide high-level secretarial support including preparing correspondence, memos, and internal documents.
• Answer phones, greet clients, and manage calendar/scheduling of hearings, depositions, meetings, and deadlines.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail, scanning, filing, and maintaining document databases.
• Maintain attorney calendars, docket deadlines, and court filings.
• Pull and organize files; maintain both physical and electronic filing systems.
• Assist with expense reports and time entry reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal secretary in a civil litigation law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of California civil procedure, court rules, and litigation processes.
• Proficiency with legal software (e-filing systems, case management platforms) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies preferred but not required.

Ideal Attributes

• Initiative-taking professional with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable multitasking between substantive legal work and administrative duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to client service.
• Experience with litigation support tools (e.g., document management systems, e-discovery platforms) a plus.
• Salary: $60,000–$90,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) matching and benefits package.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal