Legal Secretary, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Irvine

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Our client, a respected mid-sized civil litigation defense firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy team of attorneys. The ideal Legal Secretary candidate has a strong background in civil litigation and thrives in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

Job Responsibility:

provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil defense matters
prepare, proofread, and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence in state and federal courts
manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, and client meetings
handle court filings (electronic and physical) and maintain case files
communicate with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel in a professional manner
assist with billing and time entry for assigned attorneys

Requirements:

3+ years of legal secretary experience with a focus on civil litigation
proficiency in e-filing (state and federal) and knowledge of court rules and procedures
strong organizational and time-management skills – able to handle multiple deadlines
proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
experience with legal case management software a plus
excellent written and verbal communication skills
strong proficiency in calendaring software such as Practice Master
familiarity with document management systems like Docuware
experience with state and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing platforms like One Legal
knowledge of California civil procedures is highly desirable
proficiency in Microsoft Word for document formatting
associate degree or equivalent certification in legal studies is preferred

Nice to have:

experience with legal case management software
familiarity with document management systems like Docuware
knowledge of California civil procedures

What we offer:

competitive salary
comprehensive benefits package
collegial, mid‑sized firm environment with a strong reputation
direct exposure to a variety of civil litigation matters
opportunities for growth and professional development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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