Litigation Paralegal/Secretary Job at Direct Counsel, Burbank, CA

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  • Direct Counsel
  • Burbank, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Location: Burbank, CA

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, motivated Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary to support a boutique firm in their civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced law office environment. This hybrid role involves both substantive paralegal responsibilities and traditional secretarial/administrative tasks to support attorneys and enhance firm operations.

Key Responsibilities


Paralegal Duties


  • Assist attorneys with all aspects of civil litigation, from case inception through trial preparation.
  • Draft, format, and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
  • Conduct legal research and organize case information and legal authorities.
  • Prepare exhibits, case summaries, chronologies, and trial binders.
  • Maintain case files; track deadlines (statutes of limitations, discovery schedules, court hearings).
  • Coordinate and manage electronic case filing (e-filing) with local, state, and federal courts.


Secretarial / Administrative Duties
  • Provide high-level secretarial support including preparing correspondence, memos, and internal documents.
  • Answer phones, greet clients, and manage calendar/scheduling of hearings, depositions, meetings, and deadlines.
  • Manage incoming/outgoing mail, scanning, filing, and maintaining document databases.
  • Maintain attorney calendars, docket deadlines, and court filings.
  • Pull and organize files; maintain both physical and electronic filing systems.
  • Assist with expense reports and time entry reporting.


Qualifications
  • Minimum 35 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal secretary in a civil litigation law firm.
  • Strong working knowledge of California civil procedure, court rules, and litigation processes.
  • Proficiency with legal software (e-filing systems, case management platforms) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and editing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies preferred but not required.


Ideal Attributes
  • Initiative-taking professional with a positive attitude.
  • Comfortable multitasking between substantive legal work and administrative duties.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to client service.
  • Experience with litigation support tools (e.g., document management systems, e-discovery platforms) a plus.
  • Salary: $60,000$90,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) matching and benefits package.


Seniority level
  • Associate


Employment type
  • Full-time


Job function
  • Legal



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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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