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Legal Secretary

$95k - $120k

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Position Title: Legal Secretary About: Bring your litigation expertise to a firm where excellent legal work and a life outside the office can coexist. We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to two attorneys handling sophisticated civil litigation matters involving public agencies, civil rights, construction, environmental and employment law. This role is ideal for someone who knows the litigation process inside and out and can confidently manage state and federal e‑filings, motions, deadlines, subpoenas, discovery and the detailed preparation of tables of contents and authorities. The ideal candidate is a professional, personable and highly organized legal secretary with approximately 5–15 years of civil litigation experience who is meticulous with details, comfortable managing competing priorities and takes pride in keeping attorneys and cases organized. Salary: $95,000–$120,000/ Year DOE Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to two attorneys handling active civil matters Prepare and complete electronic filings in state and federal courts while ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements Review, prepare and file motions and supporting documents with meticulous attention to detail Prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, discovery shells and subpoenas Manage litigation calendars and independently track deadlines triggered by case events and court filings Maintain organized case files and documents using NetDocuments, Omega and iTimeKeep Proofread documents, monitor deadlines and proactively identify potential filing or calendaring issues Requirements: 5–15 years of legal secretary or litigation support experience preferred, with flexibility for strong candidates with less experience Strong civil litigation background with experience supporting matters through the litigation process Hands‑on experience with state and federal e‑filing and court filing procedures Proven experience with motions, litigation calendaring, subpoenas and discovery Ability to prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities with a high degree of accuracy Exceptional organizational, proofreading, time management and attention‑to‑detail skills Professional, dependable and personable approach with the ability to support attorneys in a collaborative environment Benefits: Medical coverage + Dental + Vision Coverage 401(k) PTO Discretionary Bonuses Genuine work‑life balance Hybrid Flexibility

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