Legal Secretary

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established, growing litigation team known for its collaborative and supportive culture.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys handling sophisticated legal matters throughout California.
• Play an integral role supporting attorneys in both the Sacramento and Bay Area offices while being based in Sacramento.
• Enjoy a stable, long-term career with a firm that values professionalism, teamwork, and work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, plus bonus opportunities.

Location: Newport Beach, California – This is a full-time, on-site position in a friendly, collaborative office supporting attorneys across multiple California offices.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation legal secretary or litigation support experience in a law firm. Experience with court filings, calendaring, and litigation document preparation is required.

About Us

We are an established, full-service law firm representing businesses, financial institutions, corporations, entrepreneurs, and individuals in a wide range of litigation and transactional matters throughout California. Our attorneys and professional staff work collaboratively across multiple offices to provide exceptional client service while maintaining a culture built on respect, teamwork, and professionalism. We believe in investing in our employees, supporting long-term career growth, and promoting a healthy work-life balance. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Support attorneys located in both the Sacramento and Bay Area offices while working from the Sacramento office.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and coordinate hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery, document production, trial preparation, and case management.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and legal vendors.
• Help ensure matters are handled accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal secretary or litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of California court filing procedures and litigation deadlines.
• Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We're proud of the culture we've built. Our team enjoys working together, supporting one another, and delivering exceptional service to our clients. We recognize experience, value long-term employees, and believe in compensating professionals fairly based on their skills and contributions. If you're looking for a firm where your work is appreciated and your career can grow, we'd love to meet you.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance