Litigation Legal Secretary

Litigation Legal SecretaryWe are hiring an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for a well-established law firm in Downtown San Diego. This position supports a busy Education, Government & Tribal Law Litigation practice. You do not need prior Education, Government, or Tribal Law experience. The firm is looking for someone with a strong litigation background who can independently manage a busy litigation desk with minimal training. If you've spent your career supporting litigators, managing deadlines, handling California State and Federal Court filings, and keeping complex matters moving, this could be an excellent long-term opportunity.Must-Have ExperienceWe're looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary with approximately 10+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm environment. You should have:California State Court filing experienceFederal Court filing experienceLitigation calendaring and deadline managementPreparing and formatting pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondenceState and Federal eFiling experienceHearing, deposition, and trial preparationExperience supporting multiple litigation attorneysExcellent Microsoft Word formatting and document production skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsPreferred BackgroundIdealCommercial LitigationBusiness LitigationEmployment LitigationReal Estate LitigationConstruction LitigationInsurance DefenseComplex Civil LitigationMunicipal / Public Agency LitigationStrong Alternative BackgroundsGeneral Civil LitigationOther sophisticated litigation practices with significant California State and Federal Court experienceEducation, Government, or Tribal Law experience is not required.What You Will DoPrepare, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documentsHandle California State and Federal Court e-filingsMaintain attorney calendars and monitor litigation deadlinesCoordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparationCommunicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendorsSupport attorneys throughout all phases of litigationIndependently manage a busy litigation desk while balancing multiple prioritiesWhy This Role Makes SenseJoin one of San Diego's most respected law firmsSupport sophisticated litigation mattersWork alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative environmentLong-term opportunity with excellent stabilityCompetitive compensation, bonus eligibility, outstanding benefits, profit sharing, and generous paid time offHybrid work scheduleGreat Fit If You...Take pride in producing polished, accurate workThrive in a fast-paced litigation environmentCan independently manage a litigation desk with minimal supervisionAre looking for a long-term opportunity with an established law firmLike being the person attorneys rely on to keep matters organized and movingCompensationBase salary is $85,000–$105,000, depending on experience. The firm also offers bonus opportunities, an excellent benefits package, profit sharing, generous paid time off, and long-term career growth. If you're targeting compensation outside of the posted range, I still encourage you to apply. Let me know what you're looking for, and if your background is a fit, we'll discuss it during our initial Zoom call.How to ApplyApply here or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Subject Line: Litigation Legal Secretary. Please include: Resume.