Litigation Secretary

A reputable law firm with over 100 attorneys in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Litigation Secretary for their growing IP litigation department. Under the guidance of the Litigation Manager and the assistance of support departments and a close-knit team, the Litigation Secretary will be supporting 2-4 attorneys with state and some federal filings, managing deadlines, and preparing routine legal documents such as pleadings and motions. This is a fully onsite position.

Responsibilities:

• General case management including management of ongoing assigned court and case deadlines.
• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda.
• File court documents, primarily with CA state courts.
• Identify and submit legal documents for docketing, court and case deadlines using firm software
• Assist in preparation of matrices, charts, and spreadsheets as needed
• Assist in preparation of privilege log
• Assist with mediation and trial preparation
• Keep accurate time records for billable tasks

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree and/or ABA approved paralegal certificate preferred
• 3+ years o litigation experience as a legal secretary and/or junior paralegal.
• Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Ability to function in a professional and polite manner when dealing with clients, co-workers, court personnel and others
• High degree of self-directed initiative and individual judgment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint) and NetDocs.

The compensation range for this position is $65,000-$100,000. The firm also offers health insurance from day one, profit sharing of 8% after 2 years of employment, and a discretionary bonus.