Legal Secretary Job at SR Staffing in Sacramento

Overview

Legal Secretary – Civil Litigation & Calendaring (On-Site | Full-Time | Hourly)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, In-Office

Base pay range: $33.00/hr - $43.00/hr

This well-established litigation firm is seeking a highly experienced Legal Secretary with a strong background in civil litigation and litigation calendaring. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, is detail-oriented, and has a proactive approach to supporting attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the litigation calendar, ensuring all deadlines and court appearances are accurately tracked.
• Use calendaring software to calculate rule-based deadlines and generate weekly reports.
• Format and prepare legal documents for filing in state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.
• Ensure compliance with court rules and filing procedures.
• Monitor incoming communications (mail, email, faxes) for time-sensitive actions.
• Coordinate court calls, depositions, and videographer appearances.
• Maintain attorney e-filing credentials and update case management systems.
• Assist with service of pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of prior law firm experience as a legal secretary in a California-based civil litigation practice, with calendaring software experience required.
• Minimum 5+ years experience with court filing and knowledge of California and Federal civil court rules (including California Code of Civil Procedure and California Rules of Court).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and court-related systems (e.g. PACER and state court systems).
• 5+ years of experience with California-based civil litigation legal calendaring systems and calculating rule-based deadlines.
• Experience with Legal Case Management Systems (e.g., Filevine, Clio, Case Peer, Smart Advocate, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and business writing skills.
• Ability to work and think independently.
• Knowledge of legal formats, procedures, and terminology.
• High school diploma or GED; some college or business school is preferred.
• 401(k); Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 8 Paid Court Holidays.

Senioriy level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice