Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. This is a Long-term, Contract-to-Hire opportunity offering regular hours in an on-site setting. The position is well suited to someone who is highly organized, comfortable managing competing deadlines, and confident preparing court-related documents in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence to meet court and attorney specifications.
- Handle state and federal court e-filings accurately and within required deadlines.
- Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, depositions, and other case-related deadlines.
- Draft initial versions of pleadings and related documents using prior case materials and established templates for attorney review.
- Coordinate with court reporters and other legal service providers to support upcoming case activity.
- Monitor active matters proactively, anticipate upcoming deliverables, and help keep litigation workflow on schedule.
- Provide dependable administrative support to attorneys while managing multiple priorities throughout the workday.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience working as a Legal Secretary or in a similar litigation support role.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal e-filing procedures and court filing requirements.
- Proven ability to manage legal calendaring with close attention to deadlines and scheduling details.
- Advanced document formatting skills for pleadings, correspondence, and other legal materials.
- Experience drafting or preparing initial legal documents for attorney review.
- Ability to work on-site in Walnut Creek, California
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to look ahead, prioritize work, and manage multiple active matters effectively.