Litigation Legal Secretary - Organized & Team-Driven

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision benefits

HSA and FSA plans

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, a nationally recognized Am Law 200 firm, seeks an experienced legal secretary for our Seal Beach office. The role requires coordinating calendars, preparing legal correspondence, managing client files, and filing with CM/ECF/PACER. A teamwork mindset and strong communication are essential.

Candidates should have at least two years of litigation secretary experience and familiarity with California Code of Civil Procedure. A background and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years litigation secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure is a plus.
• Must pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence with careful proofreading.
• Open new files and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars with hearing dates and deadlines.
• Schedule client and related appointments for attorneys.
• Respond to messages promptly and support teamwork.
• Familiar with CM/ECF and PACER submissions.

Skills

Litigation secretarial experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Tools

iManage

CM/ECF PACER

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, a nationally recognized Am Law 200 firm, seeks an experienced legal secretary for our Seal Beach office. The role requires coordinating calendars, preparing legal correspondence, managing client files, and filing with CM/ECF/PACER. A teamwork mindset and strong communication are essential.

Candidates should have at least two years of litigation secretary experience and familiarity with California Code of Civil Procedure. A background and drug screen are required.