Litigation Secretary Job at Adams & Martin Group in San Diego

Litigation Assistant (2 Openings)

Practice Area: Defense – Labor & Employment Group

Location: San Diego, CA

Salary Range: $30–$48 per hour

Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)

About the Role

We are seeking two dedicated and proactive Litigation Assistants to join our Labor & Employment Group in the San Diego office. These roles are ideal for professionals with strong California litigation experience who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about delivering high‑quality legal support.

Why These Positions Are Open

• One role is replacing a departing team member.
• The other is filling a vacancy created by an internal promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys in all aspects of case management.
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal documents.
• Handle e‑filing in California state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Maintain confidential files, records, and legal documents.
• Manage intake and conflict checks, time entry, and billing processes.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, travel, meetings, and appointments.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience; California‑specific experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Professional.
• Experience with electronic document management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.
• High attention to detail and strong proofreading abilities.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Experience with iManage and Compulaw is a plus.

Top 3 Qualities We're Looking For

• A collaborative team player who thrives in an in‑person environment.
• Deep familiarity with California law and court procedures.
• Proactive and resourceful with a strong sense of initiative.

Benefits

This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, and more. Benefit eligibility is based on hours worked.

EEO Statement

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.