Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Business Litigation Team!

Are you an experienced legal professional ready to make a significant impact in the fast-paced world of business litigation? If you have 5-7 years of litigation experience and are looking to thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Position: Legal Secretary - Business Litigation Department
Location: 100% On-Site - Irvine, CA
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

We are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in the realm of business litigation. Join our team and be part of a firm that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your contributions directly influence our clients' success.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Legal Secretary in our business litigation department, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring the seamless management of litigation cases. Your essential duties will include:

• Communications Mastery: Serve as the primary point of contact for attorneys, managing phone calls and correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
• Documentation Excellence: Type, proofread, and file all case-related documents, ensuring they meet stringent litigation standards.
• Court Document Review: Meticulously review court documents and orders for critical deadlines and compliance.
• Document Production Management: Oversee the processes for document production, both in hard copy and electronic formats.
• E-Filing Expertise: Handle e-filing and service of pleadings, ensuring all documentation is filed correctly with state, federal, and appellate courts using platforms like One Legal and File & Serve Xpress.
• Drafting & Coordination: Create a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings and discovery, while coordinating depositions and attorney schedules.

Qualifications:
To excel in this role, you should possess:

• 5-7 years of solid legal experience in litigation, particularly in civil or business litigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Pro, and familiarity with Excel.
• The ability to independently format pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Experience with litigation calendaring and electronic calendar systems.
• A proven track record of managing e-filing and service of documents in various court systems.
• Prior trial experience is a plus!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k).
• Paid Time Off: To help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative workplace where your skills are recognized and appreciated.

Top Three Priorities for Candidates:

1. Strong civil litigation knowledge and experience.
2. A stable work history with no frequent job changes.
3. A commitment to working onsite in our vibrant office.

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Parking: Provided by the firm

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fai
To apply please email your resume to ajroberts@adamsmartingroup.com