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Litigation Secretary/Paralegal (Real Estate, Business Litigation)

Jobot, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Litigation Secretary/Paralegal | Encino, CA | $65,000 - $95,000 per year | Hybrid schedule opportunity

This role is a hybrid litigation support position. You will handle both traditional litigation secretary tasks and paralegal-level work, supporting three attorneys with active civil litigation caseloads.

About the firm We are a boutique firm with a strong reputation for high quality work and long‑term client relationships. Attorneys are hands‑on, collaborative, and expect support staff to be engaged throughout the litigation process.

Why join us

Respectful, valued role – not “just support”

Attorneys value efficiency, organization, and competence over ego

Fully employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision benefits

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid flexibility after 90 days

Provided parking

Fully paid federal holidays

Job Duties and Responsibilities

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

Maintaining organized electronic case files

Acting as a point of consistency and quality control across matters

Additional Responsibilities

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

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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