Litigation Legal Secretary & Docket Coordinator

City of Tucson; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tucson is seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys and paralegals on litigation matters. You will draft pleadings, prepare documents, manage files, and handle case management software and records retention.

Responsibilities include opening new matters, docket monitoring, scheduling, preparing trial exhibits, and researching with Westlaw and PACER. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Six months post high school.
• Two years of relevant experience required.
• Two years of administrative support experience preferred.
• Experience in a court or law office and handling confidential information.
• Experience in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Creates templates for ordinances and resolutions; drafts pleadings and related legal documents.
• Opens new matters in case management software; monitors docket and notifies parties.
• Dates stamps and routes incoming mail; responds to calls; coordinates meetings and attorney calendars.
• Prepares trial exhibits; organizes binders; assists witnesses.
• Researches using Westlaw and PACER; reviews code amendments; ensures procedural compliance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Six months post high school

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

Case management software

Job description

The City of Tucson is seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys and paralegals on litigation matters. You will draft pleadings, prepare documents, manage files, and handle case management software and records retention.

Responsibilities include opening new matters, docket monitoring, scheduling, preparing trial exhibits, and researching with Westlaw and PACER. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.