Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Location San Diego, CA 92123 Date Posted August 10, 2026 Job ID 15232 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Litigation Legal Secretary for a respected boutique civil litigation law firm. This is a hybrid opportunity based in San Diego, California, with two remote days per week following an initial onsite training period.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide dedicated support to three attorneys handling sophisticated civil litigation matters, with a strong focus on construction defect litigation. This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, long-tenured team while providing comprehensive litigation and administrative support throughout all phases of the litigation process. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.

PERKS:

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $30.00-$40.00 per hour DOE, with overtime eligibility

• Hybrid schedule following a 90-day onsite training period (2 remote / 3 onsite)

• Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-paid employee medical coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan

• Supportive, collaborative firm with exceptional employee retention and a casual, team-oriented culture

• Opportunity to work with modern legal technology, including AI tools and new calendaring systems designed to streamline workflow

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, proofread, format, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents in California state and federal courts

• Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, court appearances, depositions, and docketing while ensuring compliance with court rules and filing requirements

• Coordinate service of process, court filings, meetings, and other litigation support activities for a team of three attorneys

• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files while providing administrative and litigation support throughout the lifecycle of each matter

• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors while delivering exceptional client service

• Utilize legal technology, calendaring systems, and Microsoft Office to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven litigation environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of California civil litigation legal secretary or litigation legal assistant experience

• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court procedures, electronic filing, calendaring, and litigation deadlines

• Experience supporting construction defect, insurance defense, or other civil litigation matters is highly preferred

• Excellent organizational, proofreading, communication, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal calendaring systems, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This opportunity offers competitive hourly compensation of $30.00-$40.00 per hour DOE. This is an hourly, non-exempt position eligible for overtime and includes 100% employer-paid employee medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, hybrid flexibility after training, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.]

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online.

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