Legal Secretary

Job Description

Litigation Legal Secretary - Los Angeles or San Diego

A well-regarded California law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its Los Angeles or San Diego office. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with 5+ years of heavy litigation experience. The firm values teamwork, efficiency, and technical proficiency, and offers a hybrid schedule after an initial in-office period.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and finalize legal documents, letters, and reports.
• Manage manual calendaring using Outlook and maintain state and federal court deadlines.
• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing.
• Provide general administrative support, including answering phones, managing attorneys' schedules, expense reports, and travel arrangements.
• Manage work for multiple cases and multiple attorneys simultaneously.
• Work independently while supporting team efforts in a busy office environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, including state and federal court filing requirements and e-filing.
• Proficiency in calendaring deadlines according to court rules without relying solely on software.
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience preparing legal documents including motions (MSJs), discovery, pleadings, and judicial council forms.
• Familiarity with iManage, Coyote Analytics, Westlaw - Deadline Assistant, and PACER.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and receptive to constructive feedback.
• Team-oriented, tech-savvy, and committed to achieving shared goals.

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-funded 401(k) contributions
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Annual health and wellness stipend
• Paid time off (PTO) and parking
• Year-end bonus

To learn more about this or any of our open positions, email Carolina Ries at or call/text . All communication will be kept confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.