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Robert Half Legal Secretary in Los Angeles, California
Description
Join a firm where people stay—and genuinely enjoy where they work.
Our client, a well-established defense firm in Downtown Los Angeles, is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a team of friendly, down-to-earth attorneys. We’ve successfully placed legal secretaries with this firm who have remained long-term and are happy, supported, and thriving—a true testament to the firm’s culture.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in a defense litigation practice
Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents
Manage court filings (state and federal)
Maintain calendaring and deadlines (court rules, hearings, depositions)
Coordinate meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements
Handle document management, redlining, and e-filing
Qualifications:
3+ years of legal secretary experience (defense litigation preferred)
Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word formatting, TOAs/TOCs)
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
What’s Offered:
Competitive compensation
Hybrid work schedule
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Transportation stipend
Supportive, friendly team with excellent retention and long-term growth
To apply submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.DoveRobertHalf.< com >
Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation secretary, preferably in civil litigation.
• Proficiency in e-filing and court filing systems for both federal and state courts.
• Strong skills in calendar management and scheduling.
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Amicas.
• Ability to draft and proofread legal documents with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks effectively.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and driven approach.
• Strong communication skills to interact with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders.
To apply submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.DoveRobertHalf.< com >
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