Litigation Secretary - Carlsbad

Adams & Martin Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Team-oriented environment

Carlsbad law firm

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Carlsbad, CA seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy civil litigation practice. You will handle court filings, calendaring, and deadline management while coordinating with attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation secretarial experience, strong knowledge of civil procedure, and proficiency with e-filing in California state and federal courts. On-site, full-time role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Litigation Legal Secretary experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, filings, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with e-filing in California state and federal courts.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and professional discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil litigation matters.
• Maintain and manage court calendars, including all statutory and court-ordered deadlines.
• Draft, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and file documents in California state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and trial preparation.
• Manage electronic and physical case files with exceptional attention to detail.
• Handle e-filing and service of legal documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist attorneys with document preparation and other litigation-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court filings

Calendaring

Deadline management

Communication

Tools

E-filing software

Job description

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Compensation: Up to $110,000 DOE

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

A well-established law firm in Carlsbad is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy civil litigation practice. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional with strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, calendaring, and deadline management. The firm is looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil litigation matters.
• Maintain and manage court calendars, including all statutory and court-ordered deadlines.
• Draft, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and file documents in California state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and trial preparation.
• Manage electronic and physical case files with exceptional attention to detail.
• Handle e-filing and service of legal documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist attorneys with document preparation and other litigation-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Litigation Legal Secretary experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, filings, and litigation deadlines.
• Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Proficiency with e-filing in California state and federal courts.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Top Three Requirements

• 3+ years of Litigation Legal Secretary experience
• Strong knowledge of litigation deadlines, court filings, and legal documents
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $110,000 DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work with a respected and growing Carlsbad law firm

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.