Litigation Secretary (Senior-Level)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Hybrid (Flexible work from home model)
Salary: $100,000 – $115,000 (DOE)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm in Los Angeles to hire an experienced Senior Litigation Secretary with a strong background in appellate filings and complex civil litigation support. This role is ideal for a seasoned legal secretary who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly detail‑oriented, and understands the nuances of both state and federal court procedures.

About the Role

The Senior Litigation Secretary will provide high‑level support to a team of attorneys handling appellate matters and ongoing litigation. This includes managing sophisticated filings, preparing post‑trial documents, coordinating deadlines, and ensuring compliance with all court rules. The position offers a hybrid work model, working closely with attorneys remotely and onsite as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and submit appellate briefs, motions, writs, and related filings across state and federal courts.

• Manage post‑trial motions, including filing, calendaring, and coordinating with attorneys on deadlines and requirements.

• Draft, proofread, and finalize litigation documents with extreme accuracy and attention to detail.

• Maintain attorney calendars, track court deadlines, and manage litigation timelines.

• Assist with trial preparation tasks, hearing binders, exhibits, and electronic filings.

• Coordinate with court personnel, service vendors, and internal legal teams.

• Handle administrative tasks such as time entry, billing edits, document management, and correspondence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of litigation secretary experience in a law firm setting.

• Extensive experience with appellate filings in both California state and federal courts.

• Strong understanding of civil litigation processes from pre‑litigation through appeal.

• Solid knowledge of state and federal court rules, including filing guidelines and deadlines.

• Proficient in e‑filing platforms (e.g., TrueFiling, CM/ECF).

• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and document formatting skills.

• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage high‑volume workloads.

• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 – $115,000, depending on experience.

• Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other competitive perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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