Senior Litigation Legal Secretary

POSITION OVERVIEW: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Legal Secretary to provide high-level litigation support while serving as a key resource and informal leader within the legal support team. This individual will work closely with leadership to help coordinate workflow, answer questions, train new hires, and maintain consistently high standards across the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation professional who is highly independent, meticulous, solutions-oriented, and comfortable balancing hands‑on legal support with team leadership responsibilities. PERKSCompetitive compensation of $110,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience Hourly, non-exempt position with overtime eligibility Potential for one remote workday per week following the training period Opportunity to step into a senior-level role with meaningful team leadership responsibilities Join a collaborative litigation practice experiencing continued growth and committed to quality, accountability, and teamwork

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide high-level litigation support to multiple attorneys while managing complex calendars, court deadlines, filing dates, and competing case priorities Serve as a senior resource and problem solver for the legal support team, assisting with new-hire training, answering workflow questions, delegating assignments, and helping maintain strong team coordination Partner closely with the Lead Litigation Legal Secretary and Managing Attorney to coordinate workflow and provide day-to-day support and guidance across the legal support team Monitor court portals and dockets, calculate and track critical deadlines, and coordinate state and federal court filings in compliance with applicable rules and firm procedures Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents and correspondence while maintaining organized, accurate, and up-to-date case files Proactively follow up with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members while assisting with overflow needs and ensuring matters continue moving forward QUALIFICATIONS3-5+ years of senior-level litigation legal secretary experience, with demonstrated experience serving as a senior resource or providing guidance to other legal support professionals Strong civil litigation experience and comprehensive knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, litigation deadlines, calendaring, and court e‑filling systems Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to independently manage multiple attorneys, competing priorities, and deadline-intensive matters with minimal supervision Proficiency with legal case management systems, Microsoft Office, and electronic court filing platforms Strong communication, judgment, and leadership skills with a collaborative, team‑first approach; employment litigation and/or unlawful detainer experience is a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This position offers compensation ranging from $110,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This is an hourly, non‑exempt position eligible for overtime. The position is onsite in Sherman Oaks, California, with standard working hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Following successful completion of the training period, there may be an opportunity to work remotely one day per week. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair‑chance, arrest‑or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.