Temporary Litigation Secretary

Adams & Martin Group

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 55,104 - 57,859

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A legal staffing agency in Oakland is seeking a Temporary Litigation Secretary. This full-time entry-level role involves providing secretarial and administrative support to multiple attorneys. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing E-filing, and maintaining communication with clients and staff. Candidates must have prior legal administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position starts on January 5th.

Qualifications

Prior legal administrative/secretarial experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document comparison tools is necessary.
Knowledge of State and Federal court filing procedures is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and pleadings.
Proofread for accuracy in grammar, spelling, and formatting.
Manage E-filing in State and Federal courts.
Schedule and calendar meetings and depositions.
Advance word processing skills in styles and formatting.
Communicate effectively via phone and email.

Skills

Legal administrative/secretarial experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Document comparison tools proficiency

Knowledge of State and Federal court filing procedures

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Adams & Martin Group is supporting a great Oakland firm with a Temporary Litigation Secretary position. Provide secretarial, word processing, and administrative support to multiple attorneys across varied practice areas.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $42.00/hr

Responsibilities

Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, agreements, and correspondence.
Proofread for accuracy in grammar, spelling, and formatting.
Manage E‑filing in State and Federal courts.
Schedule and calendar meetings, depositions, hearings, and court reporters.
Advance word processing skills in styles, formatting, track changes, redlining & redacting.
Communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff via phone and email.

Position starts on January 5th. Interested candidates should apply for immediate consideration.

Qualifications

Prior legal administrative/secretarial experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document comparison tools.
Knowledge of State and Federal court filing procedures.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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