• Legal Secretary

    Robert Half Legal (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    We have partnered for years with a prominent, highly regarded Downtown Los Angeles trial firm and have successfully placed multiple professionals with this team. The firm is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support its busy litigation practice.

     

    This role is ideal for a seasoned legal secretary who thrives in a fast-paced trial environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys on complex matters.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys in a trial-focused practice

    + Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, and correspondence

    + Prepare and manage TOAs and TOCs

    + Handle e-filing in state and federal courts

    + Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and trial schedules

    + Coordinate trial preparation, including binders, exhibits, and filings

    + Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

    Qualifications

    + 5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience (trial firm experience strongly preferred)

    + Proficiency with state and federal court filings

    + Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and deadlines

    + Excellent organizational, time management, and proofreading skills

    + Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

    + Professional, dependable, and team-oriented

     

    Role Details

     

    + Location: Downtown Los Angeles

    + Practice focus: Civil litigation / trial

    + Environment: High-performing, collaborative, and detail-driven

    + Stability: Long-term opportunity with a respected trial team

     

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a premier trial firm and contribute meaningfully to high-stakes litigation.

     

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

    Requirements

    • At least 5 years of experience as a legal secretary in civil litigation.

    • Proficiency in handling court filings at both state and federal levels.

    • Strong knowledge of e-filing systems and processes.

    • Familiarity with calendaring software, preferably Compulaw.

    • Expertise in document formatting and management, including the use of iManage.

    • Solid trial preparation experience, including organizational and logistical tasks.

    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

    • Ability to work flexible hours and provide overtime support when needed.

     

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

     

    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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    Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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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