Administrative Skills, Case Management, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, iManage
A prominent civil litigation firm is seeking a seasoned Senior Litigation Legal Secretary for an assignment at their Carlsbad location. This is a demanding, high‑output role suited for a legal professional who brings deep trial experience, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage a heavy litigation workload with confidence and precision.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of litigation experience, with 7-8 years strongly preferred, much of it involving trial work. This role provides comprehensive litigation support across all facets of case management, from inception through trial.
Details: Onsite | Carlsbad
Compensation: $35 - $50 per hour DOE
Your Role on the Team
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation, including organizing and maintaining trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials
- Draft, prepare, and proofread motions, discovery documents, pleadings, and correspondence with accuracy and a strong command of legal formatting
- Electronically file and serve documents in state and federal courts in strict compliance with applicable rules and deadlines
- Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including short deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings, with meticulous attention to case schedules
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files using document management systems such as iManage