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LHH · 10 hours ago

Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm in Los Angeles to hire an experienced Senior Litigation Secretary with a strong background in appellate filings and complex civil litigation support. This role is ideal for a seasoned legal secretary who thrives in a fast-paced environment, providing high-level support to attorneys handling appellate matters and ongoing litigation.

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Hiring Manager
Crystal Villa
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Responsibilities

Prepare, format, and submit appellate briefs, motions, writs, and related filings across state and federal courts
Manage post-trial motions, including filing, calendaring, and coordinating with attorneys on deadlines and requirements
Draft, proofread, and finalize litigation documents with extreme accuracy and attention to detail
Maintain attorney calendars, track court deadlines, and manage litigation timelines
Assist with trial preparation tasks, hearing binders, exhibits, and electronic filings
Coordinate with court personnel, service vendors, and internal legal teams
Handle administrative tasks such as time entry, billing edits, document management, and correspondence

Qualification

Litigation Secretary ExperienceAppellate FilingsCivil Litigation ProcessesStateFederal Court RulesE-filing PlatformsProofreading SkillsDocument Formatting SkillsProfessional CommunicationWriting SkillsTime Management

Required

10+ years of litigation secretary experience in a law firm setting
Extensive experience with appellate filings in both California state and federal courts
Strong understanding of civil litigation processes from pre-litigation through appeal
Solid knowledge of state and federal court rules, including filing guidelines and deadlines
Proficient in e-filing platforms (e.g., TrueFiling, CM/ECF)
Exceptional writing, proofreading, and document formatting skills
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage high-volume workloads
Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement contributions
Paid time off
Other competitive perks

Company

At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
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Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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