Attorney Practice Coordinator San Diego

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • $90,000–$113,000 Per Hour

Highlights

This role provides high-level administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys and requires strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. A respected international law firm is seeking an Attorney Practice Coordinator (Legal Secretary) to support a busy litigation practice.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Diego, CA
Salary$90,000–$113,000 Per Hour

Description

Attorney Practice Coordinator (Legal Secretary)

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite per week)

Compensation: $90,000 - $113,000 per hour + discretionary annual bonus

A respected international law firm is seeking an Attorney Practice Coordinator (Legal Secretary) to support a busy litigation practice. This role provides high-level administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys and requires strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment.

  • Coordinate attorney support requests with internal teams and shared services.

  • Manage court deadlines, calendaring, and case-related administrative tasks.

  • Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents for filing and service.

  • E-file documents in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

  • Create and update case files and document management systems.

  • Prepare Tables of Contents (TOCs) and Tables of Authorities (TOAs).

  • Maintain client, matter, and attorney records.

  • Assist with document production, transcription coordination, and other litigation support activities.

  • Review and process billing-related materials as needed.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience.

  • Strong knowledge of California and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing and ECF.

  • Advanced experience preparing TOCs and TOAs using Best Authority.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.

  • Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

  • 401(k) with employer match.

  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

  • Wellness, parental leave, disability, life insurance, and other employee support programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $113,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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