Litigation Legal Secretary - North County San Diego (Up to $110,000 DOE)

Full-Time | Onsite | Professional Law Firm Environment

A well-established law firm in North County San Diego is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled, organized, and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation practice and takes pride in providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Manage, track, and maintain accurate court calendaring, including all statutory and court-ordered deadlines.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread a wide range of litigation documents, including:
  • Pleadings
  • Motions
  • Discovery requests and responses
  • Correspondence
• Coordinate state and federal court filings (electronic and physical) while ensuring strict compliance with all applicable rules.
• 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 vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary (required).
• Demonstrated, working knowledge of civil procedure, court rules, and litigation deadlines-litigation firm experience alone is not sufficient.
• 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 competing deadlines.
• Dependable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $110,000, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package (customize if desired)
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with long-term stability