Part-Time Legal Secretary: Litigation Support

City of Stockton; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City Attorney's Office of the City of Stockton seeks a part-time Legal Secretary to support the litigation division. This at-will, unclassified position offers up to 20 hours per week within a 9/80 schedule, typically 7:30–5:30 Mon–Thu and 8:00–5:00 Fri with alternating Fridays off.

A background check may be required. Responsibilities include confidential legal office support, document preparation, calendaring, and coordinating hearings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years of secretarial experience in a law office within the last 5 years.
• Typing certificate with at least 60 net words per minute, valid within the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Performs confidential, complex, and specialized clerical and paraprofessional duties for professional legal staff.
• Relieves administrators of routine legal clerical duties and handles related tasks.
• Assists attorneys with motions, discovery, calendaring, hearings, trials, and pleadings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years secretarial experience in a law office

Typing certificate 60+ WPM (within last 2 years)

Job description

The City Attorney's Office of the City of Stockton seeks a part-time Legal Secretary to support the litigation division. This at-will, unclassified position offers up to 20 hours per week within a 9/80 schedule, typically 7:30–5:30 Mon–Thu and 8:00–5:00 Fri with alternating Fridays off.

A background check may be required. Responsibilities include confidential legal office support, document preparation, calendaring, and coordinating hearings.