Litigation Secretary (Costa Mesa)
1 day ago
Costa Mesa
Job DescriptionLitigation Legal Administrative Assistant (Confidential Law Firm Search) Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Onsite 4 days/week, 1 day remote) Schedule: 37.5-hour work week (start time between 8:00-9:00 AM) Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 DOE A top-tier Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy litigation practice. This firm is known for its strong culture, low turnover, and long-term employee retention. They value quality work product, professionalism, and stability. Why This Role? • Am Law 100 firm with a collaborative, respectful culture, • Strong emphasis on work-life balance and longevity, • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), PTO, and covered parking, • Hybrid schedule (4 days onsite / 1 remote)Key Responsibilities, • Provide high-level administrative support to 3-4 attorneys, • Draft, format, and revise legal documents (pleadings, discovery, correspondence), • Handle e-filing in California state and federal courts, • Manage calendars, deadlines, and court filings, • Coordinate depositions, hearings, trials, and litigation logistics, • Prepare client materials and maintain organized case files, • Assist with expense reports, time entry, and travel coordinationRequired Qualifications, • 3-5+ years of litigation legal assistant/secretary experience, • Strong experience with state and federal e-filing (CA courts required), • Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe, • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skillsPreferred Experience, • IP Litigation experience highly preferred, • Also open to Business Litigation, Complex Litigation, or Insurance Defense backgrounds, • Mid-to-large law firm experience strongly preferred, • Experience with docketing systems and client management databases (e.g., CRM tools)Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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 Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year Search managed by: Michelle Wirtz 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 OrdinanceMassachusetts 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.