Description National Commercial Litigation Firm Seeks Legal Assistant Secretary About Firm & Position: A nationally recognized construction-focused law firm with multiple U.S. offices is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Irvine office. This firm represents major developers, contractors, and global corporations on complex domestic and international matters. This Legal Assistant role supports a 3:1 desk in a fully onsite environment and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced litigation setting with consistent court filings and high-level attorney support. Legal Secretary Responsibilities: - Prepare, revise, and format pleadings, arbitration briefs, discovery, and legal correspondence, including Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities - Handle state and federal court e-filing - Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and case milestones - Input attorney time entries and assist with billing, invoices, and expense reports - Communicate with opposing counsel, courts, mediators, experts, and vendors as needed - Utilize document management systems (e.g., iManage/FileSite) and firm templates for efficient workflow - Support a litigation desk with approximately 3-4 court filings per week, including ~30% federal filings Hours: 37.5-hour workweek (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Perks: - 37.5-hour workweek (rare for litigation roles) - Exposure to sophisticated construction litigation matters - Stable, nationally recognized firm with strong reputation in its niche practice area - Collaborative office environment with consistent workflow Salary: $85,000- $100,000 (DOE) Benefits: - Medical, dental, and vision benefits (effective first of the month following hire) - 401(k) eligibility after 6 months (quarterly entry) - Profit sharing eligibility after 1 year - 19 days PTO to start + paid holidays - Annual discretionary bonuses (typically paid in December) - Paid parking - Semi-monthly payroll (15th and last day of the month) TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com] Requirements + Minimum 3+ years of civil litigation experience as a Legal Secretary + Experience with federal court filings + Proficiency with legal document formatting, including TOCs and TOAs + Familiarity with document management systems such as iManage or similar + Ability to work onsite five days per week in Irvine TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com] Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .