Litigation Secretary - Carlsbad

Adams & Martin Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Carlsbad, CA seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy civil litigation practice. You will manage calendars, prepare and file pleadings, and coordinate hearings while maintaining strict attention to deadlines and detail.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ experience, strong knowledge of court rules and e-filing, and excellent communication. This full-time, on-site role offers competitive compensation up to $110,000 DOE and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, filings, and deadline calculations.
• Experience preparing and filing litigation documents in state and federal courts.
• Proficiency with legal case management, document management, and e-filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Manage and maintain complex litigation calendars, including court deadlines and hearing dates.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence.
• Coordinate electronic filings in California state and federal courts.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other litigation-related events.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist with trial preparation and other litigation support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all court rules, filing requirements, and procedural deadlines.

Skills

Litigation procedures

Court rules

Deadline calculations

Document management

e-filing systems

Legal document preparation

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

Legal case management software

Document management systems

E-filing systems

Job description

A respected law firm in Carlsbad is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its busy civil litigation practice. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional with strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, filings, and deadline management. The firm is seeking a candidate who can seamlessly support attorneys in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Litigation Legal Secretary

Carlsbad, CA | Up to $110,000 DOE

A respected law firm in Carlsbad is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its busy civil litigation practice. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional with strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, filings, and deadline management. The firm is seeking a candidate who can seamlessly support attorneys in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Manage and maintain complex litigation calendars, including court deadlines and hearing dates.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence.
• Coordinate electronic filings in California state and federal courts.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other litigation-related events.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist with trial preparation and other litigation support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all court rules, filing requirements, and procedural deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary.
• Strong working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, filings, and deadline calculations.
• Experience preparing and filing litigation documents in state and federal courts.
• Proficiency with legal case management, document management, and e-filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to handle confidential information.

Top Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience
• Hands-on experience with court filings, litigation deadlines, and legal document preparation
• Exceptional organization and time management skills

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: Up to $110,000 DOE
• Full-time, on-site position
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• 30-minute lunch break

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.