Litigation Legal Secretary - Del Mar

Adams & Martin Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit a Litigation Legal Secretary for its Del Mar office. This role suits a seasoned legal support professional with 5+ years of litigation experience seeking a well-established practice with a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a hybrid work schedule.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, proactive, and able to anticipate attorney needs while managing competing priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with strong prioritization.
• Polished communication and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize litigation documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate court filings and monitor deadlines and hearings.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, travel, and priorities.
• Maintain organized electronic matter files and prepare case materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, counsel, vendors, and team.
• Support time entry, billing, expenses, and practice-management needs.
• Exercise discretion with confidential information and adapt to evolving priorities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Adams & Martin Group is partnering with a respected law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for its Del Mar office. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional with 5+ years of litigation experience who is looking to join a well-established practice with a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a hybrid work schedule. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, proactive, and able to anticipate attorney needs while managing competing priorities. The role requires polished communication, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and a consistent commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.

Litigation Legal Secretary Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize litigation documents and professional correspondence.
• Coordinate court filings and help monitor case deadlines, hearings, and other matter-related events.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and day-to-day administrative priorities.
• Maintain organized electronic matter files and assist with preparing materials for case proceedings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, counsel, vendors, and internal team members.
• Support time entry, billing, expenses, and other practice-management needs.
• Exercise discretion with confidential information and provide responsive support as priorities evolve.

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.