Litigation Secretary

Job Description

Litigation Legal Secretary - North County San Diego (Up to $110,000 DOE)

Full-Time | Onsite | Professional Law Firm Environment

A well-established law firm in North County San Diego is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled, organized, and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation practice and takes pride in providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Manage, track, and maintain accurate court calendaring, including all statutory and court-ordered deadlines.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread a wide range of litigation documents, including:
  • Pleadings
  • Motions
  • Discovery requests and responses
  • Correspondence
• Coordinate state and federal court filings (electronic and physical) while ensuring strict compliance with all applicable rules.
• Assist with corporate counsel work as needed, including drafting and formatting documents.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, client meetings, and trial logistics.
• Maintain well-organized electronic and physical case files with exceptional attention to detail.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary (required).
• Demonstrated, working knowledge of civil procedure, court rules, and litigation deadlines-litigation firm experience alone is not sufficient.
• Proficiency with legal software platforms, document management systems, and electronic filing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and proactive, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Dependable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $110,000, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package (customize if desired)
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with long-term stability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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