We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a respected law firm in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position will provide essential support to litigation attorneys handling matters from initial filing through trial readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, excellent organizational judgment, and the ability to keep multiple priorities on track in a deadline-driven legal setting.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle by organizing documents, tracking case activity, and helping move matters forward efficiently.
• Draft, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal materials for filing in California state and federal courts.
• Monitor critical dates and coordinate calendars for hearings, depositions, mediations, court appearances, and trial-related events.
• Arrange court submissions, service of process, and production of case materials while maintaining accurate filing records.
• Maintain orderly case files and attorney schedules to help ensure compliance with procedural rules and filing deadlines.
• Assemble trial preparation materials such as binders, exhibit sets, witness documents, and other supporting case resources.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, outside vendors, and expert witnesses regarding scheduling and case logistics.
• Manage electronic filing tasks through California court platforms and support document administration within firm systems and databases.