| Location | Sherman Oaks, CA |
| Salary | $90,000–$100,000 Per Year |
Litigation Legal Secretary
Location Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Date Posted October 22, 2026 Job ID 15853 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, highly regarded labor and employment litigation law firm. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity offering a hybrid schedule in Sherman Oaks, CA, with three days onsite and two days remote per week.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling sophisticated labor and employment matters. This individual will be responsible for managing complex litigation calendars, preparing and filing legal documents, maintaining case files, and ensuring attorneys receive proactive, accurate, and timely support.
The ideal candidate brings strong California litigation experience, excellent document management skills, and the ability to independently manage a busy litigation desk while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
PERKS:
Competitive compensation ranging from $90,000-$100,000 annually, with flexibility for highly experienced candidates
Hybrid schedule offering three days onsite and two days remote per week
37.5-hour workweek, with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
Opportunity to support attorneys at an established labor and employment litigation firm handling complex matters
Collaborative, team-oriented environment that values professionalism, initiative, and long-term employee relationships
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide comprehensive legal secretarial support to approximately 2-3 attorneys handling complex litigation matters, proactively anticipating attorney needs and assisting with additional firmwide support as necessary
Independently manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related events, ensuring compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, court orders, and applicable arbitration rules
Prepare, draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, discovery documents, motions, stipulations, notices, appeals, correspondence, and other litigation materials, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
Coordinate and complete state and federal court filings, including electronic submissions, monitoring filing deadlines, and adhering to court-specific and judge-specific filing requirements
Maintain organized electronic case files using iManage, including document naming, profiling, secure file sharing, client document collection, and accurate records management
Support attorney workflow and case management by coordinating client communications, document requests, deposition logistics, case status reports, binders, CLE tracking, and administrative projects, while collaborating with fellow legal secretaries and support staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary or Litigation Legal Assistant, with demonstrated proficiency supporting attorneys in a busy civil litigation environment; labor and employment litigation experience preferred
Thorough knowledge of California state and federal litigation procedures, including court filings, calendaring, discovery deadlines, and applicable court rules
Hands-on experience with iManage or comparable legal document management systems, including electronic filing, document organization, and records management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with Milana, SharePoint, Teams, Best Authority/Litera, and legal calendaring software is a plus
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to independently manage high-volume litigation workloads, anticipate attorney needs, and collaborate effectively within a team-oriented law firm
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This position offers an annual salary ranging from $90,000-$100,000, depending on experience and qualifications, with potential flexibility for candidates bringing extensive litigation support experience.
The position follows a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote per week in Sherman Oaks, California.
Standard working hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with a 37.5-hour workweek and a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Employees are required to clock in and out.
Additional benefits information will be provided during the recruitment process.
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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