| Location | Newport Beach, CA |
| Salary | $75,000–$85,000 Per Year |
Legal Secretary (Newport Beach)
Location Newport Beach, CA 92660 Date Posted October 15, 2026 Job ID 15795 Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary on behalf of a well-established, mid-sized insurance defense law firm. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity offering a hybrid schedule in Newport Beach, CA, with four days onsite and one day remote per week.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive legal support within a busy insurance defense practice handling personal injury, automobile liability, and premises liability matters. This individual will be responsible for managing complex state and federal litigation deadlines, preparing legal documents, coordinating court filings, and supporting attorneys throughout all stages of civil litigation.
The ideal candidate brings substantial, hands-on federal litigation experience, including strong proficiency with PACER and CM/ECF, and can independently manage a high-volume litigation desk with accuracy and efficiency.
PERKS:
Competitive compensation ranging from $75,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Hybrid schedule offering four days onsite and one remote day per week
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, paid sick leave, and complimentary parking
Dedicated administrative and project assistant support to handle clerical tasks, allowing legal secretaries to focus on substantive litigation responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide comprehensive legal secretarial support to attorneys handling state and federal insurance defense litigation, including automobile liability, premises liability, and personal injury defense matters
Independently manage complex state and federal litigation calendars, court deadlines, filing requirements, and case timelines, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedures
Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, correspondence, and other litigation documents
Perform federal court filings and case management using PACER and CM/ECF, including monitoring federal dockets, tracking case activity, and ensuring timely and accurate electronic submissions
Coordinate California state court filings, schedule hearings and depositions, and assist attorneys with trial preparation and litigation-related logistics
Maintain professional communication with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams while ensuring accurate case management and timely follow-up
QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary, with hands-on insurance defense and/or personal injury defense experience required
Extensive, hands-on federal litigation experience required, including independent proficiency with PACER and CM/ECF electronic filing, federal docket monitoring, and federal case management
Strong knowledge of California state and federal civil litigation procedures, court rules, calendaring, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines
Experience preparing and formatting pleadings, discovery documents, motions, court filings, and trial preparation materials, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, including Calendar and Tasks
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage competing deadlines while working collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This position offers an annual salary ranging from $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, paid sick leave, and free parking.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Newport Beach, California, requiring four days onsite and offering one remote day per week. After 3 years at the firm, an additional day is offered to WFH. Standard working hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online.
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