Legal Secretary Lead

Company: LHH US
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description As a Lead Legal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in stabilizing workflows and implementing firmwide processes at a boutique litigation firm. Your expertise will guide the legal assistant team, fostering a collaborative environment without traditional hierarchical structures. This position requires hands-on involvement in supporting attorneys and leading standards across the firm. Your responsibilities will include: Providing case-related and professional support to designated attorneys and paraprofessionals Designing and implementing firmwide procedures for filing, calendaring, workflow, and case-handling processes Supervising the implementation and usage of these processes by legal assistants Training legal assistants on firm processes Maintaining reliable systems for calendaring, ticklers, court rules compliance, and internal deadline management Serving as a subject-matter lead for e-filing platforms, formatting, document management, and service requirements Training, mentoring, and supporting legal assistants, both in-office and remote, with day-to-day guidance and oversight of work quality and consistency Coordinating with the Firm Administrator to improve case intake, task routing, workflow, status tracking, and proposing solutions to enhance accuracy, speed, and accountability Your Profile Minimum of 7 years of legal assistant experience, with required experience in California litigation and preferred experience in Arizona litigation Proven success in building or improving workflows, SOPs, calendaring standards, or training programs Strong knowledge of court filing/service practices and deadline management Comfortable with supervision and providing clear direction, coaching, and quality feedback to peers Proficiency with Microsoft 365, NetDocs, Foxit, Clio Legal Management, Clio Calendaring, Lawline, DMS, Arbitration, Federal, and State Court Filing Systems, with preferred experience in appellate filings High attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and dependable follow-through Tech-open and adaptable, with a willingness to embrace change and new technologies Compensation & Benefits Annual compensation: $120,000 Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) plan 11 paid holidays 3 weeks of paid time off Free on-site parking 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: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year Search managed by: Liz Martinez 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.

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