Legal Secretary (Civil Litigation)

Location: Folsom, CA (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $40.71/hour
Duration: 6-Month W-2 Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary with civil litigation experience to support up to two attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. This is a primarily remote, hybrid opportunity based in Folsom, CA, with occasional in-office attendance for meetings, trial preparation, and initial onboarding/training.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a paperless legal environment while managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Draft routine legal documents and attorney correspondence
• Maintain electronic case files, calendars, and litigation records
• Coordinate court filings, including California e-filings
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, depositions, hearings, mediations, and medical examinations
• Coordinate with retained experts and outside parties as needed
• Support trial preparation and other litigation activities
• Work within electronic document management systems and maintain organized digital files

Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of legal secretary or legal administrative experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal procedures, and document formatting
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive)
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work efficiently in a fully electronic document environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal secretary experience
• Civil litigation experience
• Experience with California court procedures and e-filing
• Familiarity with legal document management systems such as Team Connect or e-Docs
• Adobe Acrobat/PDF editing experience
• Trial preparation experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

What You'll Bring

• Strong multitasking and time management skills
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys
• Flexibility to attend occasional in-person meetings and trial preparation
• Willingness to contribute to team success and assist with additional business needs when required

Benefits

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal support services
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts through preferred vendors

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Global and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Global and its affiliates comply with all applicable Fair Chance laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to request assistance during the application or interview process.