A thriving law firm is seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Secretary to support a senior Employment Law Partner and litigation team in their Irvine office. This is an integral role involving calendaring, e-filing, trial prep, and direct attorney support. The ideal candidate is professional, adaptable, and a confident communicator with at least 10 years of civil litigation experience.

Salary Range: $40 – $50 / hourly

Legal Secretary Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary legal assistant to an Employment Law Partner and assigned Associates
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and court filings
• Prepare, revise, and format pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• File legal documents electronically with courts and administrative agencies
• Assist with trial prep, including organizing exhibits and scheduling witnesses
• Communicate with clients, courts, vendors, and legal teams
• Maintain case files and legal records in digital document management system
• Support paralegal with case and trial-related tasks
• Provide general administrative assistance including scanning, copying, and phone management

Legal Secretary Requirements:

• 10–15 years of legal secretarial experience in civil litigation, employment or business litigation preferred
• State and federal court filing experience required
• Trial preparation experience including familiarity with trial procedures and exhibits
• AA degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Typing speed of 70+ WPM
• Experience with document management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal calendaring tools
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay with discretionary year-end bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Fantastic PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Firm-paid parking
• Supportive, collaborative work environment with long-term team stability

Apply now!

#LI-KJ1