A respected Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and has extensive experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing court filings, calendaring deadlines, preparing legal documents, and ensuring smooth day-to-day litigation support.

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigationPrepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documentsManage attorney calendars, including court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial datesMaintain litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling requirementsFile documents electronically in California state and federal courtsCoordinate service of process and filing of legal documentsSchedule depositions, meetings, court appearances, and client conferencesPrepare hearing binders, exhibit sets, and trial materialsMaintain and organize physical and electronic client filesCommunicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and expertsTrack incoming and outgoing correspondence and manage attorney workflowWhy This OpportunityContract-to-hire opportunity with long-term stabilitySupport a busy and sophisticated litigation practiceCollaborative and team-oriented office environmentOpportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and legal professionalsCompetitive compensation and career growth potential