Legal Secretary – Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation

LHH is partnering with a well‑established law firm to identify an experienced Legal Secretary to support its bankruptcy and commercial litigation practice. This individual will play a key role in ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations within a highly collaborative legal team, working closely with attorneys to deliver high‑quality client service.

Role Overview

The Legal Secretary will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support, including document preparation, court filings, calendaring, and coordination of attorney workflows. This position works onsite five days per week for the first six months, transitioning to four days onsite and one remote day thereafter.

Opportunity

This role offers:

• Hands‑on engagement with a respected litigation and bankruptcy practice

• Close partnership with attorneys and exposure to sophisticated commercial matters


• A supportive culture that values reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail


• A stable environment with long‑term growth potential


• Hybrid flexibility after the introductory period

  Core Responsibilities

  • Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, briefs, and legal documents



• Prepare and electronically file documents with state, federal, and bankruptcy courts


• Maintain attorney calendars using Outlook and the firm’s docketing system


• Prepare engagement letters and new file opening memos


• Track deadlines, schedule appointments, and manage court‑related calendaring


• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and related logistics


• Process expense reimbursements and ensure timely vendor invoice review and submissions


• Provide backup support to attorneys and staff as needed and assist with overflow work


• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and communication

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  Compensation and Benefits Snapshot

  • Annual base salary: $90,000 to $100,000 (based on experience, skills, and location)



• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off


• Professional development support and training resources


• Hybrid schedule after six months of employment

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  Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of experience as a Legal Secretary



• Strong proficiency with PACER, ECF, iManage or other DMS, Aderant, Litera, and Microsoft Office


• Knowledge of legal terminology and litigation processes, including TOC and TOA preparation


• High school diploma required


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines


• Excellent communication and proofreading abilities

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  If you are interested in learning more, please reach out in confidence. All inquiries will be handled discreetly as part of a thoughtful and business‑aligned search process.

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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

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.