Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant

Job overview

The Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant position is full-time and onsite in Irvine, CA, with compensation of $38–$45 per hour, depending on experience. The role supports assigned attorneys on Hylton & Associates’ civil litigation team. The position provides day-to-day administrative and case support so attorneys can manage litigation matters, meet court deadlines, and keep case records organized. Work includes preparing and filing documents, communicating with clients and witnesses, and managing calendars and files.

What you'll do

• Support assigned attorneys with administrative and case needs
• answer phones and communicate with clients and witnesses
• prepare and format correspondence, pleadings, discovery, memoranda, and briefs
• file documents in state and federal court
• manage calendars and deadlines
• and organize case files.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal secretary

legal assistant

civil litigation

court filing

case documents

calendar management

full-time

irvine ca

hylton & associates

$38–$45/hour

401(k) match

health insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with employer match, performance-based bonus, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and occasional paid overtime.

Why this role

Civil litigation experience and knowledge of California and federal court procedures are required; CompuLaw and NetDocuments experience is a plus.

About the employer

Hylton & Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.