Civil Litigation Secretary (Temporary) – High-Impact Case Support

City of Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach is looking for an experienced civil litigation secretary to provide direct support to two attorneys in its Litigation Division. This full-time temporary position involves managing a heavy caseload in personal injury, civil rights, and employment cases.

Qualified candidates will have three years of experience, extensive document drafting capabilities, and knowledge of California civil procedures. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a civil litigation secretary.
• Extensive experience in drafting civil litigation documents.
• Knowledge of California civil procedure and e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain litigation calendar and court filing deadlines.
• Prepare and serve legal documents.
• Organize and maintain litigation case files.

Skills

Civil litigation document drafting

Knowledge of California civil procedure

Court deadline calendaring

Typing proficiency (50 wpm)

Competency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

The City of Long Beach is looking for an experienced civil litigation secretary to provide direct support to two attorneys in its Litigation Division. This full-time temporary position involves managing a heavy caseload in personal injury, civil rights, and employment cases.

Qualified candidates will have three years of experience, extensive document drafting capabilities, and knowledge of California civil procedures. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and excellent organizational skills.