<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high end commercial litigation firm in lovely San Clemente, needing another associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. However, this firm also has a sattelite office in Downtown Los Angeles, and this associate can sit there, too.</p><p><br></p><p>This attorney will be responsible for a variety of cases in different practice areas – from white collar criminal defense to trade secret litigation. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants to take ownership of projects and grow as a litigator.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><p>o Motions</p><p>o Briefs</p><p>o Discovery</p><p>o Meet & confer letters</p><p>o Depositions</p><p>o Trial prep/attendance (firm goes to trial 3-4x/year)</p><p>· Billables: 1800. Most associates bill just around that.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Pay is contingent upon fluency with the duties above, pedigree of firms worked at, and stability on resume.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Multiple partners went to Ivy Leage law schools – Yale, NYU, Penn – or other strong UC schools.</p><p>· They bring in lunch Tuesday – Thursday.</p><p>· Casual dress (jeans and t-shirts are the norm).</p><p>· The level and type of cases are complex, sophisticated, with opportunity for high-profile litigation</p><p>· Mentorship from partners is better than at Big Law (“hey, come over here and watch this!”)</p><p>· Great benefits, from annual profit sharing to pet insurance.</p><p>· Strong tenure – their current GC started as a 4th year attorney and has been there for 15 years.</p>
<p>Position Overview</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established and growing Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Litigation Secretary</strong> to support a high-performing team handling sophisticated litigation matters. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with accomplished attorneys in a collaborative environment, while also stepping into a more <strong>senior, leadership-oriented support role</strong> within the firm.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is detail-driven, highly organized, and confident managing litigation support from case inception through trial. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation secretary who enjoys being a go-to resource for attorneys and contributing to the overall efficiency of the practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Practice Areas</p><ul><li>Complex commercial litigation</li><li>Intellectual property</li><li>Class actions</li><li>White collar defense</li><li>Government and regulatory matters</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Handle <strong>e-filing in federal court</strong>, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all filing requirements</li><li>Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case opening through trial</li><li>Maintain and organize case files to ensure deadlines, filings, and materials are properly tracked</li><li>Manage and maintain <strong>litigation calendars</strong>, including court deadlines and key case milestones</li><li>Prepare, revise, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence in accordance with applicable rules and civil procedure</li><li>Provide hands-on support for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation</li></ul><p><br></p>
