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Description

Are you an experienced legal professional seeking an opportunity that could grow into a long-term role? Robert Half Legal is working with a dynamic midsize plaintiff personal injury firm in Woodland Hills to find a Contract-to-Hire Litigation Legal Secretary. This role offers the perfect balance of challenge and opportunity, making it an excellent next step for professionals with strong litigation support experience.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide specialized litigation support for a busy personal injury practice, including drafting legal documents such as pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and correspondence.

+ Manage court filings (including e-filing in state and federal courts) and ensure compliance with relevant deadlines and court rules.

+ Maintain attorney calendars and deadlines, coordinate schedules, and set up meetings and appointments.

+ Assist in trial preparation, including managing pre-trial documents, organizing exhibits, and preparing witness and deposition materials.

+ Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors, ensuring clear and professional communication.

+ Assist in creating and maintaining physical and electronic case files to ensure they stay organized and up to date.

+ Handle administrative tasks such as billing, mail distribution, and processing settlement documents as needed.

Requirements

Key Qualifications:

+ 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience in a plaintiff-side personal injury law firm preferred (Source: SG25 US Legal).

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and case management software (Source: SG25 US Legal).

+ Strong familiarity with litigation processes, including trial preparation, e-filing processes, and California court rules (Source: SG25 US Legal).

+ Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

+ High attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.

Please submit your resume directly to steve[dot]moss[at]roberthalf[dotcom] for immediate consideration.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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