<p>A well-regarded and established Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> with <strong>5+ years of civil litigation defense</strong> background to join their team. </p><p><br></p><p>This Legal Secretary opportunity is five days in office. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex civil defense matters.</li><li>Prepare, format, and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents in both state and federal courts.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and case scheduling; coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.</li><li>Maintain case files (electronic and physical), ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm procedures.</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.</li><li>Handle billing, time entry, and other administrative tasks as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum <strong>5 years’ experience</strong> as a litigation secretary in a civil defense practice.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>state and federal court rules, e-filing procedures, and trial preparation</strong>.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with document management and billing systems preferred.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join:</strong></p><ul><li>Work with a respected Orange County law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence.</li><li>Support a collaborative team of attorneys dedicated to providing high-quality defense representation.</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.</li></ul><p>To apply, submit resumes to Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p>
<p>Associate attorney opportunity in Pasadena!</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half Legal is working with a national defense firm looking to bring in an associate for the Pasadena office. The firm handles a wide range of practice areas, such as general liability, business litigation, products liability, insurance coverage, employment, financial institutions, toxic tort, construction, professional liability (non-med-mal), real estate & title claims. <strong><u>This associate attorney will NOT be siloed into a niche area and will have opportunities to work with partners doing varied litigation. </u></strong>It's a great opportunity for attorneys to experience new practice areas and grow - the firm has a proven track record of promoting from within for partnership!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Associate Attorney Responsibilities</u>: </strong></p><ul><li>Depending on experience, this attorney will be running their own caseload with a good deal of autonomy allowed.</li><li>Appearances in court.</li><li>Discovery.</li><li>Taking and defending depositions.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li><u>Billable Hours</u>: 1850</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>The managing partner started as an associate here! No “partner track” – people who show the ability can get it. One person just made partner in 3 years.</li><li>Not the type of firm where partners or senior associates will take all the depos or handle everything major. The associate can even argue big motions if the interest and aptitude are shown.</li><li>Lots of skilled attorneys to learn & get mentorship from across various practice areas. Open door policy & generally collegial office.</li><li>National firm – opportunities to collaborate come up.</li><li>Pre-covid there was a 1x month associate happy hour.</li><li>Catered lunch most Fridays. Sometimes it’s a lunch & learn with CLE, sometimes just to build community.</li><li>Regular/annual salary increases.</li><li>Remote flex! This associate will have the opportunity to work on a hybrid schedule. More experienced associate attorneys will be able to utilize the hybrid schedule with a shorter ramp up time, but there is a preference for new attorneys to work onsite for an adjustment period.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Salary range: 120-150 for people around 2-4 year mark. Up to 160+ for more experienced candidates.</li><li>Bonus - discretionary based on billable hours, success on cases, and intangible factors.</li><li>Benefits kick in immediately.</li><li>They cover medical, dental, and vision, at least a portion of the premium depending on plan.</li><li>Attorneys have unlimited PTO when hitting billables.</li><li>401k w/ match.</li></ul>
<p>Our law firm based in El Segundo is seeking a contract Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys. This is a 40 hours/week contract opportunity (M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm) with a hybrid schedule (2 days onsite in El Segundo, 3 days remote). This opportunity is an ongoing assignment with the potential to extend or convert to full-time.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Responsibilities:</p><p>- Provide litigation support for Jason Stone and team attorneys.</p><p>- Manage calendars and deadlines using Clio (critical function).</p><p>- Handle state e-filing and attorney service requests through firm portal.</p><p>- Schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings.</p><p>- Draft and prepare shells, correspondence, and legal documents.</p>
<p>Our client, a respected <strong>mid-sized civil litigation defense firm</strong>, is seeking an experienced <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> to support a busy team of attorneys. The ideal Legal Secretary candidate has a strong background in <strong>civil litigation</strong> and thrives in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide <strong>comprehensive administrative and litigation support</strong> to attorneys handling civil defense matters.</li><li>Prepare, proofread, and file <strong>pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence</strong> in state and federal courts.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, <strong>schedule depositions, hearings, and client meetings</strong>.</li><li>Handle <strong>court filings (electronic and physical)</strong> and maintain case files.</li><li>Communicate with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.</li><li>Assist with <strong>billing and time entry</strong> for assigned attorneys.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p> ✅ <strong>3+ years of legal secretary experience</strong> with a focus on civil litigation.</p><p> ✅ Proficiency in <strong>e-filing (state and federal)</strong> and knowledge of court rules and procedures.</p><p> ✅ Strong organizational and time-management skills – able to handle multiple deadlines.</p><p> ✅ Proficiency in <strong>MS Office Suite</strong> (Word, Outlook, Excel); experience with legal case management software a plus.</p><p> ✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Firm?</strong></p><p> ✨ Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package.</p><p> ✨ Collegial, mid‑sized firm environment with a strong reputation.</p><p> ✨ Direct exposure to a variety of civil litigation matters.</p><p> ✨ Opportunities for growth and professional development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>📧 Please send your <strong>resume</strong> (and writing sample if available) <strong>in confidence</strong> to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com > with the subject line: <em>Irvine Legal Secretary </em></p>
<p> Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded trial firm based in El Segundo to find a Litigation Legal Secretary to join their team. This exciting contract-to-hire opportunity offers a hybrid schedule and the chance to work with a dedicated trial team in a dynamic legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys by managing case files, court documents, and correspondence.</li><li>Handle eDiscovery and e-filing processes in compliance with court rules and deadlines.</li><li>Schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances, ensuring all logistics are covered.</li><li>Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including drafting correspondence and organizing records.</li><li>Collaborate seamlessly with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff to prepare for trial.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is working with an established law firm in Glendale looking to add a legal secretary to its employment litigation team. This role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys specializing in employment defense, ensuring smooth case preparation and management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide direct administrative support to the Special Counsel and an Associate handling employment defense cases.</p><p>• Manage document productions during informal discovery, including redaction of large volumes of wage statements, time records, and meal/rest break documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and file legal documents in state courts, with occasional filings in federal and appellate courts.</p><p>• Coordinate legal calendaring and scheduling for meetings, depositions, mediation sessions, and other case-related activities.</p><p>• Assist with mediation preparation, ensuring all necessary documentation and logistics are in order.</p><p>• Learn and apply the firm's proprietary naming conventions for case documents.</p><p>• Utilize office tools such as Time Matters, Microsoft Word macros, Outlook, and Adobe for case management and document formatting.</p><p>• Collaborate with the office clerk for scanning and saving pleadings and discovery materials.</p><p>• Uphold meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of case preparation and administrative tasks.</p><p>• Maintain a consistent onsite presence four days per week to align with the team's schedule.</p>
