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Brockman Quayle Bennett (BQB LLP)

Civil Litigation Legal Secretary - San Diego

Brockman Quayle Bennett (BQB LLP), San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Civil Litigation Legal Secretary - San Diego BQB LLP is a growing law firm seeking an experienced

Civil Litigation Legal Secretary

to support our litigation practice. This is not an entry-level or administrative assistant position—successful candidates will have hands‑on experience managing litigation workflows in California state courts.

Our San Diego office supports attorneys handling matters including insurance defense, business litigation, non‑profit and ministry representation, agribusiness, commercial disputes, transportation, civil rights, construction, employment, real estate, IP, class actions, product liability, tort litigation, and more.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of full‑time experience as a Legal Secretary in civil litigation or insurance defense in California

Hands‑on experience with CA state and federal e‑filing platforms (e.g., One Legal, File & Serve, CM/ECF)

Working knowledge of California court rules, deadlines, and litigation procedures

Proven experience supporting multiple attorneys

Strong drafting, formatting, grammar, and communication skills

Must have experience formatting motions, including tables of contents and tables of authorities

High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and document‑management systems

Ability to work onsite in our San Diego office at least two days per week

Key Responsibilities

Independently prepare, format, and e‑file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents in CA state and federal courts

Manage complex calendars, deadlines, and reminders using court rules and internal systems

Maintain organized digital case files, attorney correspondence, and document databases

Draft and issue subpoenas and handle records requests

Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel

Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys as needed, including answering phones, handling mailings, and performing routine office tasks

Pay range:

$35–$41 per hour , dependent on experience

Competitive benefits package

Supportive, collaborative work environment within a growing firm

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join us - careers@bqblaw.com

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Legal

Industry Legal Services

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