Litigation Legal Secretary Job at Adams & Martin Group in San Diego

A leading San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary with at least 5 years of civil litigation experience to join their team assisting their Civil Litigation and General and Professional Liability practice areas. This role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic team of attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services across California.

Responsibilities:

• Document Management: The Litigation Legal Secretary will be responsible for editing and finalizing legal documents, including motions, discovery, and pleadings.
• Calendaring: Able to manage key dates and deadlines for state and federal courts using manual calendaring in Outlook.
• Court Filings: Handle e-filing for both state and federal courts.
• Administrative Support: The Litigation Legal Secretary will manage attorneys' schedules, coordinate travel, prepare expense reports, and answer phones.
• Case Management: The Litigation Legal Secretary will support multiple cases and attorneys, working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience in California.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing requirements, including e-filing.
• Proficient in manual calendaring, MS Office, and preparing TOAs and TOCs.
• Familiarity with iManage, Coyote Analytics, Westlaw, and PACER is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $75K - $90K DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

The firm is proud to be certified as a female-owned business, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The ideal Litigation Legal Secretary will be organized, tech-savvy, and thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to become a key part of this dynamic team.

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.