Litigation Legal Secretary - Adams & Martin Group

Prominent law firm with a national presence has an immediate opening for a Litigation Secretary at their office location in downtown San Diego. Candidates must have at least 2+ years of experience supporting multiple attorneys. Fantastic opportunity to join a diligent and congenial practice group specializing in litigation defense.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Edit and format documents for various stages of the litigation process, including generation of Tables of Contents and Tables of Authority.

- Proofread and finalize legal documents and correspondence.

- E-File documents in state and federal courts.

- Manage multiple attorney calendars and monitor deadlines.

- Organize and maintain files within the firm's document management system.

- Draft correspondence and coordinate email distribution to the appropriate team members.

- Enter and finalize timekeeping records for attorneys and paralegals.

- Monitor client billing for accuracy and compliance.

- Schedule hearings, conferences, mediations, and other events.

- Coordinate travel arrangements and generate expense reports.

- Perform conflict checks and prepare engagement agreements for new clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- At least 2+ years of law firm experience supporting multiple litigation attorneys.

- Substantial experience e-filing in state and federal courts.

- Strong computer skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.

- Experience with document management and timekeeping software.

- Familiarity with State & Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Please let me know if you are interested!

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. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.