Legal Secretary - Defense Litigation

Adams & Martin Group; San Diego (CA); Hybride; USD 48 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

FSA/HSA

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Adams & Martin Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy San Diego office. The role supports a prestigious national labor and employment law firm with hybrid scheduling in Downtown San Diego, CA.

Compensation is $35-$45/hour, depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of CA litigation secretarial experience, strong e-filing skills, and proficiency with legal document management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of California litigation secretary experience (5+ preferred).
• Strong e-filing experience in state and federal courts.
• Proficiency creating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Experience with NetDocuments preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and file legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials.
• Handle California state and federal court e-filings.
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, depositions, mediations, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain electronic case files and legal document management systems.
• Assist with document production, case organization, and litigation support projects.
• Provide overflow support to multiple attorneys and legal teams as needed.
• Prepare trial, mediation, arbitration, and deposition materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and outside vendors.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Multitasking

Outils

NetDocuments

Legal document management systems

E-filing software

Description du poste

Position Overview

Downtown San Diego, CA
Hybrid Schedule
$35-$45/hour, depending on experience

A prestigious national labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support its busy San Diego office. This highly regarded firm has more than 1,000 attorneys nationwide and is recognized as a national leader in labor and employment law. Due to an increased workload, the firm is seeking a proactive, organized professional to provide overflow litigation support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and file legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials.
• Handle California state and federal court e-filings.
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, depositions, mediations, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain electronic case files and legal document management systems.
• Assist with document production, case organization, and litigation support projects.
• Provide overflow support to multiple attorneys and legal teams as needed.
• Prepare trial, mediation, arbitration, and deposition materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and outside vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of California litigation legal secretary experience, with 5+ years preferred.
• Employment law experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience with state and federal e-filing.
• Proficiency creating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Strong knowledge of legal document management systems, preferably NetDocuments (NetDocs).
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Positive attitude, strong people skills, and a proactive approach to work.

Top Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience (5+ years preferred)
• State and federal e-filing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and culture fit

Compensation & Benefits

• $35-$45/hour, depending on experience
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and additional firm-sponsored benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.