Legal Secretary

Lozano Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus programs

Benefits

Job summary

Lozano Smith, California’s premier public agency law firm, seeks a seasoned Legal Secretary to join our Walnut Creek team. You will draft, format, and proofread correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents, while keeping case files organized and up to date.

You will manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate client communications, and assist with hearing materials and investigations. Ideal candidates have at least five years of legal secretary experience, excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a legal secretary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Maintaining organized and up-to-date case and client files (digital and physical).
• Managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating client communications.
• Preparing administrative hearing materials and assisting with document preparation for investigations.
• Filing and organizing records related to employment matters, including discipline, grievances, and collective bargaining.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Legal document management systems

Job description

Lozano Smith, California’s premier public agency law firm, is looking for a seasoned Legal Secretary to join our Walnut Creek team. With a reputation for excellence in education and government, our team thrives on meaningful work, collaboration, and a culture built on respect and inclusivity.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Maintaining organized and up-to-date case and client files (digital and physical).
• Managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating client communications.
• Preparing administrative hearing materials and assisting with document preparation for investigations.
• Filing and organizing records related to employment matters, including discipline, grievances, and collective bargaining.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a legal secretary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal document management systems.

Compensation: $28 - $43/hour

The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others.

• We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.