Litigation Secretary - LA

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Litigation Secretary for a nationally recognized Am Law firm with a sophisticated litigation practice. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Los Angeles, California, with a 2-day remote / 3-day onsite schedule.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support attorneys handling complex civil defense, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and appellate matters. This role provides comprehensive legal and administrative support throughout all phases of litigation, including document preparation, court filings, calendaring, trial support, and client communication. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $70,000–$105,000 annually DOE
• Hybrid work schedule offering two remote days per week
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k), generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to join a nationally recognized law firm with a collaborative culture and sophisticated litigation practice
• Growth-oriented environment supporting long-term career development and continued professional advancement

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, proofread, revise, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, agreements, subpoenas, appellate documents, and other legal filings in state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, travel arrangements, and scheduling while ensuring compliance with litigation deadlines
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and internal teams while providing exceptional administrative and client service support
• Open new matters, coordinate conflict checks, maintain electronic and physical client files, and support document management throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Utilize document management, workflow, and legal technology systems while transcribing, formatting, editing, and producing high-quality legal documents
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, legal assistants, docketing personnel, and administrative staff to support complex litigation matters and special projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3–5 years of litigation secretary experience supporting civil defense, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, appellate, or other complex litigation practices
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules, litigation procedures, calendaring, and electronic filing systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, InTapp, Chrome River, and legal workflow platforms; experience with BigHand Now is a plus
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, communication, and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, strong client service skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This opportunity offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000–$105,000 annually depending on experience, along with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online.

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