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Description

A well-regarded and established Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with 5+ years of civil litigation defense background to join their team.

This Legal Secretary opportunity is five days in office.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex civil defense matters.

+ Prepare, format, and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents in both state and federal courts.

+ Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and case scheduling; coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.

+ Maintain case files (electronic and physical), ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm procedures.

+ Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.

+ Handle billing, time entry, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

+ Minimum 5 years’ experience as a litigation secretary in a civil defense practice.

+ Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, e-filing procedures, and trial preparation.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with document management and billing systems preferred.

+ Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

+ Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.

Why Join:

+ Work with a respected Orange County law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence.

+ Support a collaborative team of attorneys dedicated to providing high-quality defense representation.

+ Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

To apply, submit resumes to Quidana Dove at Quidana.DoveRobertHalf.< com >

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Minimum 5 years’ experience as a litigation secretary in a civil defense practice.

+ Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, e-filing procedures, and trial preparation.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with document management and billing systems preferred.

+ Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

+ Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.

To apply, submit resumes to Quidana Dove at Quidana.DoveRobertHalf.< com >

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