<p>Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a long-term home with a respected Orange County defense firm?</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a well-established litigation firm known for its strong reputation, supportive culture, and exceptional staff retention. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>We have successfully placed professionals with this firm, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive—employees consistently praise the collaborative environment, approachable leadership, and commitment to work-life balance.</strong></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support attorneys in a busy litigation practice</li><li>Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents</li><li>E-file in California State and Federal Courts</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling</li><li>Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation</li><li>Draft correspondence and maintain case files</li><li>Prepare TOAs, TOCs, and litigation-related documents</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>7+ years of litigation legal secretary experience</li><li>Strong knowledge of California court rules and procedures</li><li>Experience with state and federal e-filing</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Stable, reputable defense firm with an excellent reputation in the legal community</li><li>Low turnover and long-tenured staff</li><li>Team-oriented, supportive culture</li><li>Direct access to experienced attorneys and leadership</li><li>Opportunity to join a firm where employees build long-term careers</li><li>Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits package</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><ul><li><strong>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for employees</strong></li><li>Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage</li><li>401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with a <strong>3% employer match at 100%</strong>, eligible after 90 days</li><li>Profit-sharing program</li><li>PTO: 10 vacation days annually</li><li>5 paid sick days annually</li><li>8 paid holidays (to be confirmed)</li><li>Benefits begin the <strong>1st of the month following 60 days of employment</strong></li><li>Fully covered parking</li><li>Complimentary access to on-site gym facilities</li></ul><p>If you're seeking a stable firm with great people, meaningful work, and a culture that truly values its staff, we'd love to connect with you.</p><p>Submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
<p><strong><u>CORPORATE M&A + TRIAL LEGAL ASSISTANT - 4 DAYS ON SITE IN COSTA MESA</u></strong></p><p>A highly respected international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support both corporate M&A and litigation practices. This firm will train on litigation, as they have two senior secretaries on the team. M&A expertise is required.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is 4 days on site in Costa Mesa, 1 day remote. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Corporate Support</p><ul><li>Prepare and organize M&A signature packets</li><li>Assist with compiling and distributing transaction documents</li><li>Format complex corporate documents, including tables of contents using Styles</li><li>Support attorneys and paralegals on corporate transactions</li></ul><p>Litigation Support<em> (will train on litigation)</em></p><ul><li>Draft, format, revise, and proofread pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and correspondence</li><li>Coordinate state and federal court filings</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars and track court deadlines</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including witness coordination and trial materials</li><li>Open new client matters, coordinate conflicts checks, and prepare engagement documentation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Base salary: $90,000 - $125,000</li><li>Discretionary year-end bonus</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>Three weeks of PTO, no accrual</li><li>Ten paid holidays plus a paid volunteer day</li><li>Paid parking</li><li>Short- and long-term disability coverage</li><li>Life insurance</li></ul><p>This firm offers a supportive team environment, strong administrative resources, and long-term career stability with many employees holding lengthy tenures.</p>