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Legal Secretary

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Robert Half

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United States , Glendale

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to provide high-level support in a busy litigation practice in Glendale, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with legal teams, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to case preparation, court filings, and day-to-day legal administrative operations while supporting attorneys with professionalism and sound judgment.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff with a wide range of litigation-related administrative and secretarial tasks
  • Maintain critical case calendars by tracking filing deadlines, court dates, depositions, and other important milestones
  • Create and organize draft templates and supporting materials for pleadings, discovery, motions, and related legal documents
  • Prepare, revise, proofread, and submit court filings while ensuring compliance with applicable procedural and formatting requirements
  • Assist with trial readiness by coordinating exhibits, compiling witness materials, and organizing case documentation
  • Review court-specific rules and filing instructions to help ensure timely and accurate submissions
  • Keep physical and digital case records well organized, current, and easily accessible for the legal team
  • Handle administrative tasks such as new matter intake, time entry support, and expense documentation
  • Adjust priorities as workloads shift and provide coverage for team members when additional support is needed

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of experience in a legal secretarial role supporting litigation matters
  • Working knowledge of court procedures, e-filing practices, calendaring, and deadline management
  • Experience preparing and filing legal documents such as pleadings, discovery materials, and trial-related documents
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong proofreading, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines and respond effectively to changing priorities
  • Dependable attendance and willingness to work occasional overtime when business needs require it

Nice to have:

  • Experience with medical malpractice matters
  • summary judgment filings
  • tables of authorities
  • tables of contents
What we offer:
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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