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Legal Secretary

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a sophisticated BIG FIRM! An international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with 5+ years of litigation support experience to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to support high-level attorneys within a sophisticated and collaborative law firm environment. We have placed people at this firm who love the work and the firm's environment! Highlights<ul><li>Prestigious international law firm platform</li><li>Sophisticated litigation practice</li><li>Competitive compensation + bonus potential</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Stable, team-oriented environment</li><li>Long-term growth opportunity</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys</li><li>Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Handle state and federal court filings</li><li>Manage calendaring, deadlines, and scheduling</li><li>Coordinate meetings, depositions, travel, and client communications</li><li>Maintain case files and assist with trial preparation</li><li>Process time entries and expense reports</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>5+ years of legal secretary experience within a law firm environment</li><li>Strong experience with both state and federal court filings</li><li>Excellent knowledge of court rules, calendaring, and litigation procedures</li><li>Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple attorneys</li></ul>This is an outstanding opportunity for a polished legal support professional seeking sophisticated work, stability, and the resources of a respected international law firm. To apply, please submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com>
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A prestigious Am Law firm in Century City is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy team handling sophisticated matters in both state and federal court. This firm offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment and has a strong track record of long-term employee satisfaction—we’ve successfully placed professionals here who are thriving. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence • E-file in state and federal courts (including CM/ECF) with accuracy and efficiency • Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court filings • Coordinate meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements • Maintain case files and assist with trial preparation • Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and opposing counselQualifications: • 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience, ideally within an Am Law or large firm environment • Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting • Professional, detail-oriented, and team-focusedWhat the Firm Offers: • Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience) • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO • Hybrid schedule (4 days in-office) • Collaborative culture with strong attorney and staff support • Proven track record of employee satisfaction and retention To apply submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Discovery-Law & Motion Paralegal

Long Beach, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Law & Motion Paralegal – Expanding Team A well-respected, nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking a Law & Motion Paralegal to join its growing team. Known for its meticulous approach to discovery and motion practice, this firm has built a strong reputation for handling complex, high-stakes matters across multiple jurisdictions. The team prides itself on collaboration, in-depth case analysis, and developing winning strategies through law and motion practice. This is a newly created position due to influx of work. About the RoleThis Law & Motion Paralegal will play a critical role in supporting the litigation team with discovery and motion drafting. The position is fully onsite, based in Long Beach, California, and offers the chance to work on cases that have national impact. Paralegal Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft and manage discovery responses from scratch, with each response requiring in-depth review and analysis (no templates provided).</li><li>Extract and synthesize information from deposition summaries (approx. 20 depositions per client).</li><li>Assist attorneys with drafting and refining motions in limine (some templates provided).</li><li>Contribute to detailed motion drafting, which is a core driver of the firm’s litigation success.</li></ul> Paralegal ProfileThe successful candidate will be a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives on research, analysis, and writing. This role is best suited for paralegal who enjoys law and motion work exclusively—without trial prep responsibilities. Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Salary: Up to $150K DOE.</li><li>Hours: 40 hours per week (no overtime).</li><li>Benefits' package + bonus.</li></ul> Why Join?This is a rare opportunity for a Paralegal who wants to focus exclusively on drafting discovery and motions at a firm that values precision and depth in litigation. TO APPLY: Send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com].
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Legal Executive Assistant

Irvine, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
37.411 - 43.318 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to legal leadership in Irvine, California. This onsite role is a Contract to Permanent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and can keep executive operations organized, efficient, and confidential. The ideal candidate will bring strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while supporting key legal and administrative activities. Responsibilities: • Coordinate complex calendars, schedule meetings, and ensure legal leadership is prepared for daily priorities and upcoming commitments. • Arrange business travel, compile itineraries, and process expense reports and reimbursements with accuracy and timeliness. • Create and format presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials for executive and departmental use. • Maintain legal project records, track action items, and support documentation workflows to help keep initiatives on schedule. • Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal teams and external partners, handling communications with discretion and responsiveness. • Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, call handling, and general office coordination to support day-to-day department operations. • Contribute to special projects and provide broader administrative support across teams as business needs evolve.
2026-06-13T00:00:00Z

REMOTE Mass Tort Paralegal 7.5 hour day

Santa Monica, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Boutique Office of National Firm Seeks Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff-Side Complex Cases): 7.5 hour day! MUST LIVE IN CALIFORNIA (no exceptions) A well-regarded California plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support high-stakes fire and mass tort matters. This is not a high-volume practice. The firm handles sophisticated trial work on large, complex cases and is known for strategic litigation rather than settlement mills. This Litigation Paralegal will support a senior trial attorney and assist with a specialized fire docket. The firm offers a collaborative environment, strong infrastructure, and a stable paralegal team — we have placed the entire paralegal staff and consistently receive positive feedback regarding culture and quality of work. Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation from case inception through discovery, resolution or trial, post-trial, and case closure</li><li>Prepare court filings and assemble exhibits for state court proceedings</li><li>Draft and respond to written discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.)</li><li>Review, analyze, and summarize depositions and medical records</li><li>Coordinate and manage electronic discovery</li><li>Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and case dockets</li><li>Support attorneys in preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial</li></ul>The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with trial counsel and play an integral role in moving complex cases forward.Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (7.5-hour workday)Perks:<ul><li>100% remote within California (no travel required on this docket)</li><li>7.5-hour workday (37.5-hour workweek)</li><li>Sophisticated, trial-focused plaintiff litigation work</li><li>Not a high-volume firm — emphasis on quality over quantity</li><li>We have successfully placed the entire paralegal team</li></ul>Salary: up to $100,000 + bonus Benefits:<ul><li>Medical benefits effective first of the month following hire</li><li>Employer-paid medical plan options available (employee-only coverage on select plans)</li><li>Employer-paid basic dental and vision (buy-up options available)</li><li>401(k) eligibility after 90-day waiting period (no current match)</li><li>10–12 paid firm holidays annually</li><li>10 days vacation for first 3 full calendar years (prorated first year); 15 days after 3 full calendar years</li><li>6 sick days per year; accrual increases after one full calendar year</li></ul>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Assistant

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
72000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
One of our best Am Law clients- a firm in Costa Mesa - is seeking a litigation legal assistant to add to their team. Our 5 prior legal assistants we’ve placed rave about the firm! Onsite/Hybrid/Remote:· Onsite daily.· Trustworthy employees earn the privilege of a day remote per week, usually after 3-6 months. Perks of Firm:· Tight orientation schedule so onboarding goes smoothly & you’re matched with a mentor, too!· Servant leadership and transformative leadership mentality from management · High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama· Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with Public Law Center· No debt law firm· Diverse practice groups allow for stability; when bankruptcy is slow, real estate might be hot· Excellent stability; multiple secretaries have been with their attorneys for 20-40 years! · Their firm administrator offers 1:1 career coaching Responsibilities:Will support 2 associates and 1 partner, all busy. They care about proactive communication and super organizational skills. o eFiling –Filing & serving documents is the most important part of the job! Firm uses OneLegal and FirstLegal for state, and PACER for federal. o Formatting – they have a word processing dept. in PHX, but this LAA will have to format occasionally as well, so this skillset is important (knowing which font, the precise spacing, local judges’ rules, etc.). o Calendaring – for 3 attorneys. They have a docketing dept. Dates comes through the docketing department, but the attorneys then want their Outlook calendars updated. Docketing supports with any deadline-related questions.o Billing – send out cover letters with each bill to client. o Trial preparation: jury instructions, scheduling depos, reaching out to witnesses, binders
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Senior Legal Secretary

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a long-term home with a respected Orange County defense firm? Our client is a well-established litigation firm known for its strong reputation, supportive culture, and exceptional staff retention. 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.Responsibilities<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>Qualifications<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>Why Consider This Opportunity?<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>Benefits<ul><li>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for employees</li><li>Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage</li><li>401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with a 3% employer match at 100%, 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 1st of the month following 60 days of employment</li><li>Fully covered parking</li><li>Complimentary access to on-site gym facilities</li></ul>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.Submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com>
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Legal Recruiting Assistant

Gardena, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
21 - 34 USD / Hourly
A prestigious AmLaw firm is seeking a contract Legal Recruiting Assistant to support its in-house legal recruiting function. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is interested in gaining hands-on experience within legal recruiting at a top-tier law firm. This role will work closely with the firm’s Legal Recruiter and interact with attorneys, partners, and internal departments to support both recruiting and administrative operations. Key Responsibilities:Recruiting Support:<ul><li>Assist with candidate sourcing efforts and resume review</li><li>Coordinate and schedule phone screenings and interviews</li><li>Utilize the firm’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to post job openings and track candidate activity</li><li>Conduct basic candidate searches within the ATS</li><li>Monitor job postings and response volume; provide updates to the recruiting team</li><li>Communicate with candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the recruiting process</li></ul>Onboarding & Administrative Support:<ul><li>Assist with onboarding new attorneys, including creating and maintaining physical and electronic files</li><li>Prepare onboarding materials, coordinate training schedules, and ensure all documentation is properly organized and scanned</li><li>Assemble folders and maintain accurate records for new hires</li></ul>Operations & Coordination:<ul><li>Support contractor onboarding and invoicing processes</li><li>Manage timecard approvals and run weekly timekeeping reports for partner review</li><li>Follow up with partners to ensure timely approvals of time and invoices</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., accounting) on various requests</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the recruiting function and legal team</li></ul>Why This Opportunity:<ul><li>Gain exposure to legal recruiting within a highly respected AmLaw firm</li><li>Work closely with partners and leadership</li><li>Opportunity to develop recruiting and HR-related skills</li></ul>Details:<ul><li>Ongoing contract</li><li>5 days on site in Torrance</li><li>Full time 40-hour work week</li><li>Starts ASAP</li></ul>
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant (Corporate M&A + Trial)

Costa Mesa, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
CORPORATE M&A + TRIAL LEGAL ASSISTANT - 4 DAYS ON SITE IN COSTA MESAA 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. This role is 4 days on site in Costa Mesa, 1 day remote. ResponsibilitiesCorporate Support<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>Litigation Support (will train on litigation)<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> Compensation & Benefits<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>This firm offers a supportive team environment, strong administrative resources, and long-term career stability with many employees holding lengthy tenures.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z