Job Description
Sheppard Mullin is a global Am Law 50 firm seeking a Litigation Secretary/Practice Assistant II in their Century City office. The role involves supporting litigation attorneys and paralegals in managing cases from initial filing through trial and appeal, requiring extensive knowledge of litigation procedures and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, calendars, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and related planning Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures Communicate regularly with the team.
Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing Must be available and able to work during core business hours Skills A minimum of 1-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm Experience with private wealth and fiduciary matters Experience with document productions and e-discovery Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience Must have proficiency in Windows 10, bolthires Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience working with a document management system A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred A secretarial certification or ABA-approved paralegal certification is preferred Company Overview Sheppard Mullin is a full service AmLaw 50 firm with over 1200 attorneys in 16 offices located throughout California and in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Washington, D.C., Brussels, London, Seoul and Shanghai.
It was founded in 1927, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Sheppard Mullin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.