Litigation Secretary - Plaintiff Personal Injury

Litigation Secretary - Plaintiff Personal Injury (Catastrophic Cases)

We are seeking a highly skilled Litigation Secretary with extensive experience in civil litigation, particularly plaintiff personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries. This role supports a busy desk within a dynamic and fast-paced legal team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex personal injury cases.
• Prepare, format, and file legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and trial documents.
• Manage attorney calendars; schedule depositions, court appearances, and client meetings.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, medical providers, and court personnel.
• Maintain and organize case files (physical and electronic).
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness lists, and trial logistics.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings in state and federal courts.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

• Minimum 5 years of litigation secretary experience, with strong emphasis on civil litigation and plaintiff personal injury.
• Experience with catastrophic injury cases highly preferred.
• Proficiency in California court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.