Legal Secretary

Description

Our client in Oakland is seeking a Legal Secretary to support its Employment Law practice in an ongoing contract role. This position offers a primarily remote schedule with 2 days a week on-site. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys fast‑moving employment litigation, values teamwork, and is comfortable supporting multiple priorities in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

+ Draft, revise, and format employment litigation pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence

+ Maintain attorney calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court dates

+ Prepare discovery shells, organize document productions, track responses, and maintain discovery logs

+ Handle state and federal court e‑filings (California courts and PACER/ECF)

+ Maintain organized, up‑to‑date case files and assist with trial preparation as needed

+ Coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel

+ Provide general administrative and litigation support to a busy employment group

Requirements

Qualifications

+ 2-5+ years of experience supporting Employment Law or civil litigation attorneys

+ Working knowledge of California state and federal court rules and e‑filing procedures

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple deadlines

+ Excellent attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication skills

+ Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a mostly remote environment

+ Tech‑savvy and adaptable to new tools, systems, and workflows

Who Thrives in This Role

The ideal candidate enjoys the pace and rhythm of employment litigation, communicates clearly with attorneys and clients, and takes ownership of keeping cases moving forward. Someone who is organized, deadline‑driven, and collaborative will be a strong match.

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