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Eastridge

Legal Secretary

Eastridge, San Diego, California, United States, 92121

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Litigation Secretary

Location:

San Diego, CA Schedule:

MondayFriday, 8:30 AM

5:30 PM Work Model:

On-site initially; hybrid (1 remote day/week) possible after 30 days Compensation:

$75,000

$90,000 DOE About the Role

A respected mid-size law firm specializing in employment law, professional liability, construction, toxic torts, business litigation, and general liability is seeking a

Litigation Secretary

to join their

San Diego

team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of supporting multiple attorneys with litigation-heavy caseloads in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities

Edit, finalize, and prepare legal documents including discovery, motions, letters, reports, pleadings, and Judicial Council forms. Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing, TOCs/TOAs, and deadline calendaring. Maintain and update court calendars according to both federal and California procedural rules. Perform administrative tasks including phone management, travel coordination, expense reports, and maintaining attorney calendars. Support multiple attorneys with active case files while ensuring deadlines are met. Utilize legal tools and databases such as PACER, Deadline Assistant, Westlaw, iManage, etc. Assist with trial prep, discovery, and filing of court submissions. Review all work for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and compliance with court rules. Remain flexible and ready to take on new tasks or responsibilities as they arise. Qualifications

Minimum

5 years

of litigation secretary experience in a law firm setting. In-depth knowledge of

state and federal court procedures , including e-filing requirements. Demonstrated calendaring proficiency without over-reliance on automated systems. Excellent technical skills in

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint . Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Professional communication skills with the ability to interface with clients and legal staff. Proven ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. High attention to detail and accuracy, even under tight deadlines. Compensation & Benefits

Salary range:

$75,000

$90,000 (DOE) Full benefits package , including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% employer-paid life insurance 401(k) with employer contribution Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, firm holidays) Parking #IPROPLUS #LI-SM3