LEGAL ASSISTANT in San Diego

Job Description

Legal Secretary – Irvine, CA

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its Irvine team. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages deadlines with confidence, and communicates effectively. You’ll support attorneys working on complex Personal Injury matters while being part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys
• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings and documents in state and federal courts
• Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, and manage case milestones
• Assist with case management, including document organization and discovery
• Format, edit, and finalize legal documents
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel as needed
• Coordinate administrative support and resources for the team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation support experience
• Experience with civil litigation required; personal injury experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filings and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, with strong ownership of deadlines
• Strong technical skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Why Join

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to support high-level partners on sophisticated litigation matters
• Collaborative, professional, and supportive team environment

To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, email Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241. All communication will be kept confidential. 

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.