Litigation Secretary - Carlsbad

Adams-; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- seeks a Litigation Legal Secretary in Carlsbad, CA to support a busy civil litigation practice. The role requires strong organization, knowledge of litigation procedures, and expertise in court filings and calendaring. On-site, full-time with standard hours.

The candidate will manage deadlines, draft documents, and coordinate depositions and trial prep, ensuring accurate e-filing in CA state and federal courts. Excellent communication with clients and attorneys is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Litigation Legal Secretary experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys handling civil matters.
• Maintain court calendars and deadlines.
• Draft and proofread pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court filings

Calendaring

Deadline management

Document drafting

E-filing systems

Tools

E-filing systems

Job description

Litigation Secretary - Carlsbad (JN -032026-416810) Carlsbad, California

Salary: USD81000 - USD110000 per year

Litigation Legal Secretary

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