Overview
Litigation Secretary Jobs in Santa Ana, California, USA at LHH
** Santa Ana, CA
Work * Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days from home and a 37.5 work week
Position *A prominent law firm is seeking a dedicated and experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its dynamic litigation team. This role involves providing comprehensive support to 3-5 attorneys, including tasks such as e-filing, calendar management, document production, and other essential duties. The ideal candidate will be organized, responsive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to adapt to last-minute changes and meet deadlines.
Key *
Draft, transcribe, proofread, edit, and file court documents and related correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents.
E-file documents with local, state, federal, and appellate courts, and assist with paper filing in the office.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail for supported attorneys.
Maintain team and court calendars, ensuring attorneys are aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines.
Schedule meetings, conference calls, and assist with travel arrangements when necessary.
Communicate professionally with clients via phone and email, maintaining a high level of customer service.
Schedule depositions and manage billing for assigned timekeepers.
Assist in trial preparation and maintain files regularly.
Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
Answer and handle incoming phone calls in a professional manner.
Provide assistance to fellow workers and other timekeepers as needed.
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High school diploma required;
Bachelors degree preferred.
Minimum of two years of litigation secretarial experience in a law firm, preferred experience in insurance defense
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word and Excel.
Experience with insurance, personal injury, or professional malpractice defense is a significant plus.
Familiarity with hourly billing and communication with clients legal departments and claims adjusters is highly desirable.
The firm offers a competitive salary ( $40-$48 an hour) and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long Term Disability, and Profit Sharing.
Ideal **
* The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks effectively, and possess a high level of organizational skills and a strong work ethic. This is a team-oriented environment where your legal knowledge, skills, and reliability will be highly valued and rewarded.
If you are looking to join a busy, well-established, and highly functioning firm with a proven success record, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Title: Litigation Secretary
Company: LHH
Location: Santa Ana, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
