Litigation Secretary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Litigation Secretary to support our client’s team.

Litigation Secretary

Downtown San Diego, CA

$35-$40 / HR

Temp to Hire

Established San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support a busy civil litigation practice in its downtown office. This role requires a highly organized professional with strong knowledge of California court procedures, excellent document preparation skills, and the ability to manage complex litigation calendars and deadlines. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced legal environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and maintains a high level of professionalism when working with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

• Manage and organize litigation documents and case files
• Prepare draft pleadings, shells, correspondence, and legal documents
• File and e‑file documents in California state and federal courts
• Prepare draft Judicial Council forms for court hearings
• Support attorneys in deposition and trial preparation, including:
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Trial binders
  • Calendaring trial‑related deadlines and reminders
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical court deadlines
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, firm personnel, clients, vendors, and third parties
• Utilize document management systems and software applications efficiently

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience supporting civil litigation practice
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and California Rules of Court
• Experience with state and federal e‑filing systems
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism and sound judgment
• Experience working within law firm practice groups

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced formatting required)
• Experience preparing TOCs, TOAs, and Bates labeling
• Strong knowledge of PDF programs
• Experience with document management systems (iManage preferred)
• Familiarity with calendaring and database systems

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)

Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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