Legal Secretary (Tustin)

LHH is assisting a well-established law firm in its search for a Litigation & Education Law Paralegal to support a busy team representing public school districts and education agencies. This role sits within a collaborative litigation practice and provides direct support to attorneys handling education, public agency, labor and employment, and administrative matters.The paralegal will partner closely with attorneys and district-level stakeholders, taking ownership of litigation support, administrative filings, and detailed case management for a wide range of education-related issues.OpportunityThis position offers the ability to work closely with experienced education and public agency attorneys while handling meaningful, mission-driven work that directly impacts California school districts. The team prioritizes communication, reliability, and strong organizational processes.Candidates will enjoy:• Consistent, predictable workflow• Close collaboration with attorneys and district administrators• Exposure to administrative hearings and education-specific regulatory work• A stable environment with long-term growth potential• Strong mentorship and opportunities to deepen expertise in education law• A professional, supportive culture committed to high-quality legal serviceKey Responsibilities• Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and administrative filings.• Support matters involving employment and labor disputes, personal injury, student issues, premises liability, and public records requests.• Draft and file Government Claims Act documents; maintain claim deadlines and follow-up communications.• E-file documents in state and federal courts.• Assist with filings before agencies including OAH, PERB, and the California Department of Education.• Maintain litigation calendars, including hearings, depositions, board meetings, IEP-related disputes, and administrative deadlines.• Track statutes of limitation, board cycles, and case-specific timelines.• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files in accordance with firm and public-agency compliance standards.• Draft correspondence, including routine letters to district administrators and communication with opposing counsel.• Assist with trial and hearing preparation, including exhibit binders, hearing packets, subpoenas, and witness lists.• Serve as a professional point of contact for superintendents, district administrators, HR leaders, principals, and board clerks.• Coordinate meetings involving multiple district stakeholders and consultants.• Assist with matter creation and attorney billing within the firm's case-management systems.Compensation:$75,000- $95,000, non-exempt • Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses• Standard billable hour expectations for paralegal roles• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off• CLE, professional development, and relevant bar/paralegal dues support (as applicable)Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per yearSearch managed by: Selena Kebe Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000