Maetz Consulting is hiring: Legal Secretary/Paralegal in San Diego

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Location: San Diego, CA

Salary: $75,000 – $92,000

Work Model: Hybrid (No relocation)

Practice: Law Firm – Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation

Overview

Seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with strong insurance defense and civil litigation background. The ideal candidate will provide high-level legal administrative support, manage litigation workflows, and ensure accurate, timely preparation of trial and court documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and discovery deadlines.
• Prepare and file pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, and trial documents in compliance with court rules.
• Maintain and organize confidential legal files (electronic and physical).
• Draft and edit correspondence, memos, and case-related documents.
• Review and route incoming mail in OnBase for attorney review and calendaring.
• Liaise with clients, co-counsel, experts, and court staff as needed.
• Transcribe dictation and screen incoming calls.
• Provide backup support to other secretaries and assist with firm projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of defense trial/litigation experience; 3+ years recent CA civil litigation experience.
• Proven trial preparation experience.
• In-depth knowledge of California court procedures and rules.
• Strong organizational, communication, and independent work skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word; knowledge of case management software.
• Typing speed of 70+ WPM.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, and LTD coverage