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Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary Jobs in Los Angeles, USA at Robert Half
Description We are looking for an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. This contract position requires a legal secretary with relevant experience who can manage attorney support tasks, prepare well-formatted legal documents, and coordinate filings in both state and federal courts. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of complex commercial litigation procedures and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
– Prepare, revise, and finalize legal pleadings, correspondence, and other case-related documents with a high level of accuracy.
– Submit court filings through state and federal e-filing systems while ensuring compliance with procedural rules and filing deadlines.
– Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, deadlines, case milestones, and other time-sensitive litigation events.
– Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys, including handling dictation, organizing case materials, and managing document workflow.
– Assist with matters involving complex business disputes, commercial litigation, and defense-side litigation activities.
– Coordinate and maintain case files, exhibits, and supporting documentation for active litigation matters.
– Monitor filing requirements across jurisdictions and confirm that all submissions meet court formatting and service standards. Requirements – At least 5 years of experience in a legal secretary or litigation support role within a law firm environment.
– Demonstrated background supporting commercial, civil, or complex business litigation matters.
– Hands-on experience with state and federal court e-filing systems and court filing procedures.
– Strong calendar management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines accurately.
– Proficiency in document preparation, formatting, proofreading, and transcription from attorney dictation.
– Familiarity with litigation practices related to defense matters and the handling of detailed case documentation.
– Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills in a high-volume legal setting.
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Title: Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary
Company: Robert Half
Location: Los Angeles, USA
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