Litigation Legal Secretary — Docs, Dockets & Trial Prep

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

Job summary

The City of Tucson seeks a Legal Secretary to provide legal assistant support to attorneys and paralegals on litigation matters. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, preparing documents, maintaining files, and coordinating with city departments for monthly meetings.

Typical duties include redaction, OCR, docket monitoring, and use of case management software. The role requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Six months post high school is required.
• Two years of relevant experience is required.
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Drafts pleadings and legal documents for attorney review.
• Files and maintains case documents in the case management software.
• Prepares trial exhibits and organizes binders for attorneys, witnesses, court and jurors.

Skills

Pleadings drafting

Document redaction

Legal document prep

Education

Six months post high school

Two years relevant experience

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

Case management software

Job description

The City of Tucson seeks a Legal Secretary to provide legal assistant support to attorneys and paralegals on litigation matters. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, preparing documents, maintaining files, and coordinating with city departments for monthly meetings.

Typical duties include redaction, OCR, docket monitoring, and use of case management software. The role requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information.