Litigation Secretary: Expert Civil Litigation Support

Adams-; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsbad Law Firm in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy civil litigation practice. This on-site, direct hire role requires strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, calendaring, and deadline management.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, provide comprehensive support to multiple attorneys, and maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal secretary experience required.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, court rules, and filing requirements.
• Experience managing litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Proficiency with e-filing systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and legal document management software.
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout civil litigation.
• Manage court calendars and deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, including: pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, trial documents.
• Coordinate and file documents in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other case-related events.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist attorneys with document production, trial preparation, and other litigation-related tasks.

Skills

Litigation experience

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Judgement

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-filing systems

Legal document management software

Job description

Carlsbad Law Firm in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy civil litigation practice. This on-site, direct hire role requires strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, calendaring, and deadline management.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, provide comprehensive support to multiple attorneys, and maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.