Legal Secretary, Irvine

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • Irvine, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • $35–$50 Per Hour

Highlights

LHH is recruiting on behalf of a confidential law firm client seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its Irvine office. This is a newly created position supporting a collaborative team of attorneys with a primary focus on labor & employment and civil litigation matters.

Numbers & Facts

LocationIrvine, CA
Salary$35–$50 Per Hour

Description

Legal Secretary (Litigation) Irvine, CA (100% Onsite) $35 - $50/hour

LHH is recruiting on behalf of a confidential law firm client seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its Irvine office. This is a newly created position supporting a collaborative team of attorneys with a primary focus on labor & employment and civil litigation matters.

Responsibilities

  • Support approximately 2-3 attorneys with litigation and administrative needs

  • Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents in state and federal courts

  • Manage court filings, calendaring, and litigation deadlines

  • Draft and prepare Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents

  • Assist with motions, pleadings, discovery, and case management

  • Coordinate service of process and litigation-related correspondence

  • Maintain attorney calendars and provide administrative support for workplace investigations and litigation matters

  • Assist with billing, invoicing, and other office administration functions as needed

  • Support technology-driven initiatives and process improvements within the firm

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience preferred

  • Labor & Employment experience strongly preferred, but not required

  • Proficiency with state and federal e-filing procedures

  • Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and court rules

  • Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and related litigation materials

  • Familiarity with calendaring systems and litigation deadline management

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities

  • Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new software and processes

  • Paralegal experience or education is a plus

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: $35.00 to $50.00 per hour

Search managed by: Liz Martinez

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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