Administrative Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, County Ordinances, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Expense Reports, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Logistics, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Proofreading, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management
LOCATION
San Jose, California
POSTED
26 days ago
Litigation Secretary
Our client, a well-established San Jose law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support a busy team of attorneys. This is a full-time, on-site role ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, format, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, TOA/TOC, and correspondence
Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and coordinate logistics
Prepare and submit e-filings in Federal and State courts in compliance with court rules
Maintain and organize client files and case documents
Process expense reports and administrative requests
Communicate with clients and support overall case workflow and deadlines
Qualifications:
5+ years of litigation secretary experience in a law firm
Advanced MS Word skills (legal formatting required)
Strong knowledge of Federal and State e-filing procedures
Excellent organization, multitasking, and proofreading skills
Experience managing calendars and supporting multiple attorneys
Familiarity with NetDocs or similar systems (preferred)
Professional, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
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.