Construction Legal Secretary: Litigation & Contracts

Weintraub Tobin

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Weintraub Tobin, a leading California law firm, seeks a full-time Legal Secretary in its Sacramento Construction Practice Group. The role combines litigation support with transactional duties for construction contracts and revisions, requiring high organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of secretarial experience in litigation, familiarity with construction contracts, and strong Microsoft

Qualifications

5+ years of legal secretary experience supporting litigation attorneys in construction or related practice.
Experience with construction contracts and/or commercial agreements is preferred.
Familiarity with court filing procedures and e-filing requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintain attorney calendars and schedule court appearances, hearings, and meetings with deadlines.
Prepare, revise, and finalize a wide range of legal documents including pleadings and contracts.
Coordinate case preparation and client communications, ensuring timely completion of priorities.
Prepare documents for court filings and electronic submissions.
Coordinate litigation support, including court reporters and experts.
Maintain client matter files in iManage and manage billing/time entry.
Answer calls, manage emails, and handle mail distribution per procedures.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to complete projects.