Legal Secretary: Litigation & Administrative Support

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in Fresno is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys handling both litigation and nonlitigation matters.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and knowledgeable in litigation procedures, with strong organizational and communication skills to manage deadlines and confidential information.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary, including civil litigation support.
• Knowledge of California and federal court rules and filing requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, investigations, and document management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support for litigation and nonlitigation matters.
• Prepare and format legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, and discovery.
• Manage attorney calendars, court appearances, and deadlines.
• Coordinate hearings, meetings, travel, and deposition logistics.
• Assist with trial prep, exhibits, and witness materials.
• Interface with clients, courts, and opposing counsel professionally.

Skills

Legal secretarial

Civil litigation

Calendaring

Document drafting

Microsoft Word

E-filing (PACER)

Confidentiality

Tools

PACER

OneLegal

Document Management System

Job description

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in Fresno is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys handling both litigation and nonlitigation matters.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and knowledgeable in litigation procedures, with strong organizational and communication skills to manage deadlines and confidential information.