Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Litigation Assistant/Legal Secretary. Position Available: April 2025 (or sooner for the right candidate).
Location: Santa Barbara, CA (In-person)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Mullen & Henzell L.L.P., voted “Best Law Firm” in the Santa Barbara Independent Readers’ Poll, is seeking an assistant / legal secretary with Litigation experience to join our team. This opportunity arises as our current assistant prepares to embark on an exciting new chapter – attending law school next year. If you enjoy a dynamic team environment and, above all, possess strong organizational skills, then we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Support three attorneys with a variety of administrative and legal tasks.
- Draft, edit, and format legal documents with precision.
- Manage and organize client files (physical and electronic), ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Handle state and federal court filings with knowledge of court systems.
- Maintain attorneys’ calendars across two platforms, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
- Proactively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
What You Bring:
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Typing speed of 60+ WPM.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent follow-up skills, and a proactive approach.
- Not only do you enjoy multi-tasking, but you also excel at staying organized; as a result, you adapt to last-minute changes with both ease and confidence.
- Self-motivation, a positive attitude, and minimal need for supervision.
- Experience with litigation processes, including court filings and deadlines.
Benefits and Training:
- A supportive and professional office environment where you can grow and excel.
- Continuous learning and development: Access to our Savvy Training program and tailored learning paths to help you build new skills, stay up-to-date with technology, and advance your career.
- Competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing
- Off-Street Parking
- Recognition as part of a firm committed to excellence and community involvement.
Apply today! Submit your resume in PDF format to Susan A. Subject, Attn: Litigation Assistant Position.
Take the next step in your forever career—apply today and become part of a team that values your skills, dedication, and success. We look forward to meeting you!