Litigation Legal Secretary
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 DOE
Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours/week
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)
Position Overview
A well-established civil litigation law firm in Carlsbad is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation experience who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and takes pride in managing complex case logistics with accuracy and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
- Manage and maintain accurate court calendaring, including statutory and court-ordered deadlines.
- Prepare, revise, and proofread a wide range of litigation documents, including:
- Pleadings
- Motions
- Discovery requests and responses
- Legal correspondence
- Coordinate state and federal court filings, both electronic and physical, ensuring strict compliance with procedural and court-specific requirements.
- Assist with corporate counsel work as needed, including drafting and formatting documents.
- Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, client meetings, and trial logistics.
- Maintain well-organized electronic and physical case files with exceptional attention to detail.
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and outside vendors.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a litigation legal secretary (required).
- Demonstrated, working knowledge of civil procedure, court rules, and litigation deadlines (hands-on experience required).
- Proficiency with legal software platforms, document management systems, and electronic filing systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-focused, and proactive with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Dependable, professional, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
Top Three Qualifications for Success
- Strong litigation experience as a legal secretary (3+ years).
- Extensive experience managing deadlines, filings, and court documents throughout all phases of litigation.
- Exceptionally organized, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Compensation & Benefits
- $80,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and depth of litigation expertise.
- Compensation is negotiable for candidates with advanced skills and strong litigation backgrounds.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, professional environment with seasoned litigators.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.