Litigation Legal Secretary

AppleOne Employment Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Law Firm in California is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. The role requires strong organization and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities include preparing and filing pleadings, managing attorney calendars and deadlines, coordinating depositions and hearings, maintaining case files, and communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience
• Knowledge of California court rules and e-filing
• Strong Microsoft Office and proofreading skills
• Excellent organization and communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file legal documents and pleadings
• Manage attorney calendars and court deadlines
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings
• Maintain case files and litigation records
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Proofreading

Organization

Communication

California court rules

Tools

MS Office

E-filing systems

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with California litigation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file legal documents and pleadings
• Manage attorney calendars and court deadlines
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings
• Maintain case files and litigation records
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience preferred
• Knowledge of California court rules and e-filing
• Strong Microsoft Office and proofreading skills
• Excellent organization and communication abilities

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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