Litigation Secretary - Business Litigation!
Walnut Creek, CA Temporary $40.00 - $45.00/hr Hybrid

Job Description

A rapidly growing and well respected law firm is looking to identify a full-time Legal Secretary to support a busy Litigation team based in Walnut Creek. This is a hybrid opportunity, with three days onsite and two days remote each week. Urgently hiring!!

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys supporting multiple attorneys, managing competing priorities, and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Experience supporting Business Litigation, and/or Commercial Litigation practices would be ideal but not required!


What You'll Do

  • Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
  • Manage calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and court docketing with precision
  • Format, proofread, and finalize legal documents and professional correspondence
  • Conduct online legal research using court and agency databases (e.g., PACER)
  • Assist with conflict checks, engagement materials, and retention correspondence
  • Communicate professionally with internal professionals and external contacts via phone, email, and in person
  • Organize and maintain electronic and physical files; prepare case binders and related materials
  • Coordinate and submit court filings, including electronic filings
  • Track and collaborate with other departments on cross-functional projects as needed

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal administrative assistant or legal secretary
  • Strong command of written English, including grammar, spelling, and formatting
  • Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple matters simultaneously
  • Demonstrated discretion and comfort handling confidential information
  • Experience preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), DocuSign, and Adobe or Kofax
  • High school diploma or equivalent

If you are interested please apply with a copy of your resume today!

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.

Job Reference: JN -042026-419939