Overview
A regional law firm with 150+ attorneys in San Diego (La Jolla) is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support 3-5 attorneys in general civil litigation matters. The role involves collaborating with calendaring, word processing, and litigation support teams, and providing administrative support to assigned attorneys as needed. The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of the litigation process from start to finish, including filing with various Superior and Federal courts and managing deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Support 3-5 attorneys in general civil litigation matters, with assistance from the firm’s calendaring, word processing, and litigation support teams.
- Prepare and revise legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and e-mails from written form as well as from transcription.
- File court documents in various State courts (including, but not limited to, Los Angeles Superior Court and Orange County Superior Court) using One Legal, and perform e-filings in the Federal CM/ECF system.
- Calendar due dates for appearances and deadlines (e.g., complaints, responses, discovery, motions, appeals, conferences) in a timely manner.
- Provide administrative support to assigned attorneys as needed, and ensure seamless daily operations for the litigation team.
- Work onsite in La Jolla daily.
Qualifications
- Over 2 years of experience in litigation.
- Knowledge and ability to file court documents in various State courts including but not limited to Los Angeles Superior Court and Orange County Superior Court (using One Legal).
- Knowledge and ability to navigate the Federal CM/ECF system as well as conducting e-filings.
- Prepares and revises legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and e-mails from written form as well as from transcription.
- Knowledge and ability to calendar due dates for appearances and deadlines, i.e. complaints, responses, discovery, motions, appeals, conferences, etc., in a timely manner.
- Ability to work onsite in La Jolla daily.
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $80,000-$95,000. Additional benefits include health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, 401(k) match, profit sharing plan, and 16 vacation/sick days to start.
How to apply
If you are a qualified litigation secretary interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please apply today!
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal
Industries
- Legal Services