Litigation Secretary - Fast-Paced Firm, Great Benefits

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Work-life balance

PTO

401K plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Profit sharing

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking a litigation secretary to join our Walnut Creek team. The role requires handling legal correspondence, calendar management, and client-file maintenance with a proactive, team-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of litigation secretarial experience, familiarity with CM/ECF/PACER, and strong organizational and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of litigation secretarial experience.
• Experience with calendar management and file organization.
• Proficiency in preparing legal documents and proofreading.
• Familiarity with CM/ECF/PACER and iManage systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence with error-free grammar and formatting.
• Open new files, maintain client files, and perform conflict checks.
• Manage attorneys’ calendars, hearing dates, and deadlines.
• Schedule client meetings and appointments; respond promptly to requests.

Skills

Litigation secretarial experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

CM/ECF proficiency

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

iManage

Microsoft Word

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking a litigation secretary to join our Walnut Creek team. The role requires handling legal correspondence, calendar management, and client-file maintenance with a proactive, team-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of litigation secretarial experience, familiarity with CM/ECF/PACER, and strong organizational and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.