Job Description

Legal Secretary – Litigation

Downtown Los Angeles | Hybrid | $75,000–$90,000 DOE

A well-established and highly respected Downtown Los Angeles trial firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its close-knit litigation team. This is a confidential search for a firm with a strong reputation for sophisticated litigation, excellent trial results, and a genuinely personable culture.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a 3+ year Legal Secretary, with 5+ years preferred, who enjoys working in a busy litigation environment and wants to be closely involved with experienced attorneys and interesting cases.

The firm handles a diverse range of litigation, including:

• General liability and personal injury
• Public entity defense
• Business and corporate matters
• Labor & Employment
• Entertainment
• Appellate work
• Litigation involving major national retail clients

The successful candidate will support an experienced partner and litigation team while gaining exposure to a wide variety of matters. California law firm and litigation experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and other case-related events
• Handle court filings and e-filing
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files
• Assist with discovery and litigation-related documents
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and other parties
• Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support
• Anticipate attorney needs and proactively manage competing priorities

What They're Looking For

• 3+ years of legal secretary experience; 5+ years ideal
• Prior experience in a California law firm
• Litigation experience preferred
• Experience with civil litigation, general liability, personal injury, or public entity defense is a plus
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Proactive, dependable, and team-oriented personality
• Comfortable working independently while being part of a collaborative team

Culture & Benefits

This is a professional but personable environment where people genuinely enjoy working together. The firm has a close-knit culture, with employees regularly having lunch together and participating in activities such as a firm golf team and fantasy football.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 3 days in the office / 2 days remote following initial onsite training

Compensation: $75,000–$90,000 DOE

Benefits Include:

• Paid medical insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match

Interested?

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a stable opportunity with a respected litigation firm, a collaborative team, and interesting work, I'd love to connect.

All inquiries and resumes will be handled confidentially.

📩 Brianna.Schlick@gogpac.com
📱 605-705-3958

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.