Personal Injury Litigation Legal Secretary

Orionplacement; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

Orionplacement seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Legal Secretary in Sacramento, California. This position offers a fully on-site opportunity and requires at least 3 years of litigation and legal secretary experience, with personal injury litigation preferred. Key responsibilities include document preparation, filing, and managing attorneys' calendars. The role provides a collaborative team environment, strong hourly compensation, solid benefits, and long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• 3+ years of legal secretary experience required.
• Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts.
• Manage attorneys' calendars and monitor litigation deadlines.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files.
• Assist with trial preparation and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Legal software

Case management systems

Job description

About the job Personal Injury Litigation Legal Secretary

Pay:$38.00 - $48.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established litigation team with a strong reputation for high-quality advocacy
• Support meaningful personal injury cases from inception through trial
• Take on a key role supporting attorneys in a fast-paced, substantive litigation practice
• Be part of a collaborative, professional, and team-oriented office environment
• Enjoy strong hourly compensation, solid benefits, and long-term stability
• Build your career in a respected litigation setting where strong support staff are highly valued

Location:

This is a fully on-site opportunity in Sacramento, California, with a steady Monday through Friday schedule.

Note:

Must have at least 3+ years of litigation experience and 3+ years of legal secretary experience. Personal injury litigation experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a well-established litigation team focused on personal injury matters and known for high-quality work, collaboration, and excellent client service. Our team takes pride in supporting one another and delivering strong results in meaningful cases. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and trial materials
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines
• Manage attorneys' calendars including court appearances, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Track, calendar, and monitor litigation deadlines
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and administrative records
• Coordinate service of process and communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors
• Assist with trial preparation including trial documents and witness materials
• Perform administrative and litigation support tasks to keep the practice running smoothly

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience required
• 3+ years of legal secretary experience required
• Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel required
• Experience with legal software and case management systems preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail required

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a great opportunity for an experienced litigation legal secretary who wants to be part of a respected, team-oriented office handling meaningful work. You will join a supportive environment where your organization, follow-through, and litigation support skills will truly matter, with strong benefits and long-term opportunity.