Job Description
Job DescriptionAttorney Practice Coordinator (Legal Secretary)
Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite per week)
Compensation: $90,000 - $113,000 per hour + discretionary annual bonus
A respected international law firm is seeking an Attorney Practice Coordinator (Legal Secretary) to support a busy litigation practice. This role provides high-level administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys and requires strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment.
- Coordinate attorney support requests with internal teams and shared services.
- Manage court deadlines, calendaring, and case-related administrative tasks.
- Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents for filing and service.
- E-file documents in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
- Create and update case files and document management systems.
- Prepare Tables of Contents (TOCs) and Tables of Authorities (TOAs).
- Maintain client, matter, and attorney records.
- Assist with document production, transcription coordination, and other litigation support activities.
- Review and process billing-related materials as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience.
- Strong knowledge of California and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing and ECF.
- Advanced experience preparing TOCs and TOAs using Best Authority.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Wellness, parental leave, disability, life insurance, and other employee support programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $113,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Kendra Garrett
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.