Litigation Secretary
Location: Redwood City, CA Pay Rate and Benefits: $90,000 to $110,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.
Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite), Direct Hire
LHH is currently seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Secretary to join a large firm in Redwood City, CA. As a Civil Litigation Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in handling civil litigation matters. This position requires excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals in civil litigation matters. • Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence. • Maintain and organize case files, documents, and records. • Manage court deadlines and assist in calculating pre-trial dates. • Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances. • Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from various sources. • Assist with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts. • Prepare and handle document production and discovery requests. • Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and trial binders.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience as a civil litigation secretary, supporting litigators in civil defense. • Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures. • Proficiency in court deadlines and calculating pre-trial dates accurately. • Experience with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts. • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
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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 $110,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Serena Mccullough
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
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