Senior Litigation Legal Secretary (Hybrid)
South Bay, Los Angeles (Hybrid)
$85,000–$100,000 base + overtime eligibility + benefits
Hybrid after onboarding A well-established South Bay insurance defense litigation firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Legal Secretary to support a high-volume defense practice. This is a traditional, hands-on legal secretary role for someone who takes ownership of calendaring, deadlines, and law and motion work and thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment. This position supports a tight-knit team of experienced attorneys handling complex general liability, public entity, and insurance defense matters from inception through trial.
What You Will Do
- Own calendaring and statutory deadline management across a large, active caseload
- Prepare and file pleadings, discovery, and motions in California state courts
- Assist with law and motion work including motions to compel and summary judgment filings
- Prepare tables of contents and authorities
- Coordinate depositions, experts, hearings, and trial logistics
- Manage filings, service, and court communications
- Interface professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court clerks
- Support trial, mediation, and arbitration preparation
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of California insurance defense litigation experience
- Prior experience as a litigation legal secretary in a law firm environment
- Strong knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure and litigation deadlines
- Proven experience owning calendaring and docket management
- Law and motion experience is required
- High-volume desk experience preferred
- Proficiency with ProLaw or comparable case management systems
- Strong Microsoft Word, Adobe, and document formatting skills
- Excellent grammar, spelling, and attention to detail
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable working with multiple attorneys
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule after onboarding
- Collaborative, experienced litigation team
- Strong internal support and training
- Professional environment where competence and reliability are valued and rewarded
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary up to $100,000 depending on experience
- Performance-based annual bonus
- Non-exempt hourly position with overtime eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
This role is ideal for a career litigation legal secretary who wants stability, responsibility, and meaningful involvement in sophisticated defense litigation.