Adams & Martin Group is hiring: Litigation Secretary in San Diego

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Business Solutions Manager at Adams & Martin Group

Litigation Secretary - Insurance Defense
Location: Downtown (Onsite, Monday through Friday)
Job Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire Preferred, Temp-to-Hire Considered)
Salary: Up to $90,000 DOE
Practice Area: Civil Litigation - Defense

A well-established civil litigation firm in downtown is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support its insurance defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable, detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in defense-side civil litigation.

Position SummaryWe are looking for a candidate with a minimum of three years of litigation secretarial experience, preferably with an insurance defense or insurance coverage background. The successful candidate will provide high-level support to attorneys through all stages of litigation, including filings, calendaring, discovery, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and e-file legal documents in state and federal courts
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation: exhibits, witness lists, trial binders, and coordination with clients and experts
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling of depositions, hearings, and court deadlines
• Transcribe dictation and draft correspondence, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Organize and maintain case files (physical and electronic) using Worldox or other document management software
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation secretary supporting civil litigation attorneys
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Familiarity with Worldox or similar document management systems
• Excellent knowledge of court rules and e-filing procedures in state and federal courts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in insurance defense or insurance coverage
• Demonstrated job stability and long-term tenure in previous roles

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary up to $90,000, depending on experience
• Full benefits package, including:
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Top 3 Priorities for This Role

• Experience in defense-side civil litigation
• Willingness and ability to work onsite, full-time
• Background in insurance defense or insurance coverage for top-tier candidates

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice