Legal Secretary
Core
Provide full-range administrative and litigation support to attorneys in employment law and civil litigation, including document preparation, case management, and court filings.
Role type
Legal Secretary (Litigation)
Builds
Legal documents, case files, and administrative workflows for law firm clients
Domain
Legal services, Employment Law, Civil Litigation
Required skills
California state and federal rules knowledge, civil litigation experience, document preparation, calendar management, e-filing, conflict checks, expense reporting, travel coordination, proofreading, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Labor and employment law experience, class action litigation experience, support for up to 4 active attorneys
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, electronic case management systems, court filing portals
Responsibilities
Prepare and revise correspondence, pleadings, and discovery submissions; maintain electronic case files and update naming protocols; coordinate docketing, calendars, and CLE records; handle e-filings and agency/state/federal filings; act as liaison for depositions, mediations, and client communications; process vendor invoices and complete expense reports; book travel arrangements; run conflict checks and open new client engagements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on support role