Litigation Secretary

Description

About the Role

A national AmLaw firm in Irvine is seeking a Litigation Secretary to support attorneys representing their clients in sophisticated civil disputes. Matters are detail-heavy, deadline-driven, and require exceptional organization and professionalism. Matters will span business litigation, insurance defense, employment, consumer protection, and real estate.

This position offers direct attorney interaction and exposure to premium litigation work in a polished, client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Draft, revise, and finalize litigation pleadings and discovery documents

+ Coordinate court filings and service of process (state court; federal court is a plus)

+ Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and trial schedules

+ Arrange depositions, mediations, and arbitrations

+ Maintain case files and ensure compliance with procedural requirements

+ Assemble trial binders, handling exhibits and TOAs/TOCs

Requirements

Requirements

+ 4+ years of litigation secretary experience in California

+ Experience e-filing in state and/or federal court

+ Expertise in calendaring court deadlines

+ Strong proofreading and formatting skills

+ Trial prep and binder assembly experience

+ On-site availability in Newport Beach a minimum of 3 days per week

To apply:

Email your resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with "Irvine Litigation Secretary" as the subject line.

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