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Legal Secretary
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide essential support to attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced litigation environment. This contract position is based in Los Angeles, California, and offers an opportunity to contribute to important legal proceedings with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. The role is designed for a duration of 1-3 weeks, with the potential for extension, and may involve a hybrid work arrangement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage comprehensive calendaring of court deadlines and appointments using Outlook.<br>• Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents, including motions and supporting materials such as TOAs and TOCs.<br>• Conduct e-filing with state courts, ensuring all submissions meet required standards and deadlines.<br>• Prepare and organize legal filings and documentation with meticulous attention to detail.<br>• Provide direct assistance to 2-3 attorneys on active litigation cases.<br>• Collaborate with the lead legal secretary to address daily administrative and operational needs.<br>• Ensure timely completion of tasks related to litigation support.<br>• Coordinate with legal teams to manage workflow and prioritize urgent matters.
• Proven experience working as a litigation legal secretary in a detail-oriented environment.<br>• Advanced skills in manual calendaring of court deadlines and proficiency in Microsoft Word.<br>• Expertise in state court e-filing procedures and protocols.<br>• Familiarity with preparing TOAs and TOCs for legal documents.<br>• Demonstrated ability to handle motion work and draft legal filings.<br>• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage competing priorities.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all tasks.<br>• Effective communication skills for collaborating with attorneys and legal teams.
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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide essential support to attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced litigation environment. This contract position is based in Los Angeles, California, and offers an opportunity to contribute to important legal proceedings with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. The role is designed for a duration of 1-3 weeks, with the potential for extension, and may involve a hybrid work arrangement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage comprehensive calendaring of court deadlines and appointments using Outlook.<br>• Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents, including motions and supporting materials such as TOAs and TOCs.<br>• Conduct e-filing with state courts, ensuring all submissions meet required standards and deadlines.<br>• Prepare and organize legal filings and documentation with meticulous attention to detail.<br>• Provide direct assistance to 2-3 attorneys on active litigation cases.<br>• Collaborate with the lead legal secretary to address daily administrative and operational needs.<br>• Ensure timely completion of tasks related to litigation support.<br>• Coordinate with legal teams to manage workflow and prioritize urgent matters.
  • 2025-11-19T22:18:44Z

Legal Secretary Job in Los Angeles | Robert Half