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Description Robert Half Legal is pleased to partner with a highly respected mid-size defense law firm in Beverly Hills to recruit a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary for a contract-to-hire position. Position Overview: This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a dynamic defense litigation team. The Litigation Legal Secretary will play a key role in managing case documentation, scheduling, and supporting attorneys in trial preparation and ongoing litigation matters. Successful performance in the contract period offers the potential for transition to a permanent role. Key Responsibilities: + Draft, format, and revise legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, correspondence, and trial binders. + File court documents electronically and physically with state and federal courts. + Maintain attorney calendars, plan meetings, schedule depositions, court appearances, and deadlines. + Organize, update, and maintain both electronic and hard copy case files with accuracy and confidentiality. + Professionally communicate with clients, court officials, opposing counsel, and external vendors. + Assist attorneys with billing, time entry, and the preparation of expense reports. + Provide additional administrative support as needed, including answering phones and managing office correspondence. Requirements Qualifications: + Minimum 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience, preferably within a defense firm or similar environment. + Proficiency in California state and federal court filing procedures. + Experience with legal document management and court calendaring software. + Strong written and oral communication skills. + Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting. + Professional demeanor and a commitment to teamwork. Please submit resume to Dominic[dot]Trento[at}roberthalf[dotcom] for immediate consideration. 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 ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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 ( .

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