Litigation Secretary/Paralegal (Real Estate, Business Litigation)

Litigation Secretary/Paralegal | Encino, CA | $65-95k+ | Hybrid schedule opportunityThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Alizen RodriguezAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $65,000 - $95,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a boutique firm with a strong reputation for high quality work and long term client relationships. The attorneys here are hands on, collaborative, and expect their support staff to be engaged in the litigation process. This is not a pure secretarial role and not a purely substantive paralegal role. It is a true hybrid position for someone who understands litigation from start to finish and is comfortable owning both administrative and case support responsibilities.Why join us?

• This role is respected and relied upon. You are not treated as “just support.”
• The attorneys value efficiency, organization, and competence over ego.
• Benefits are fully employer paid for medical, dental, and vision.
• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid flexibility after 90 days
• Parking is provided.
• Federal holidays are fully paid.

Job DetailsJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis is a hybrid litigation support role. You will be expected to handle both traditional litigation secretary tasks and paralegal-level work.Core responsibilities include:

• State court e-filing and document service
• Litigation calendaring and deadline management using MyCase or similar systems
• Creating, maintaining, and updating pleading and discovery templates
• Formatting, finalizing, and proofreading pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Preparing complaints, answers, motions, oppositions, and replies from templates
• Drafting and managing discovery including form and special interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and site inspections
• Monitoring court dockets and reserving motion hearing dates
• Coordinating filings, hearings, and deadlines across multiple cases
• Supporting three attorneys with active civil litigation caseloads
• Maintaining organized electronic case files
• Acting as a point of consistency and quality control across matters

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with trial preparation and exhibit organization
• Communicating with courts, vendors, and opposing counsel as needed
• Helping streamline internal litigation processes and templates

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience required
• Real estate, real property, or business litigation experience strongly preferred
• ABA-approved Paralegal certificate or litigation secretary certificate preferred but not required

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