Litigation Secretary Job at Lynberg & Watkins, APC in San Diego

Lynberg & Watkins, APC, a law firm with offices throughout Southern California, has an immediate opening for a legal secretary with 5 to 12 years litigation experience for its downtown San Diego office. This is an excellent direct hire opportunity for a talented and motivated legal secretary.

The Litigation Secretary will be responsible for assisting attorneys with state and federal filing experience (both manual and e-filings), calendaring, proofreading, trial preparation and document processing and other administrative duties.

The right candidate will be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and written communication skills, ability to work efficiently and independently. Candidate should be comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced, team-structured environment.

Skills & Competencies

Computer proficiency in Net Docs, Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies. We will provide training for NetDocs if not familiar with this system.

Possess strong civil litigation experience, including a mastery of court filings with California State and Federal Courts with solid e-filing experience.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, strong client service skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in handling litigation calendars (Compulaw).

Position requires ability to work full time, 40 hours a week, with flexibility for overtime as necessary.

The ratio of attorneys will be 3:1. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. The firm offers competitive benefits and retirement packages.