A prominent civil litigation firm is seeking a seasoned Senior Litigation Legal Secretary for an assignment at their Carlsbad location. This is a demanding, high-output role suited for a legal professional who brings deep trial experience, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage a heavy litigation workload with confidence and precision.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of litigation experience, with 7-8 years strongly preferred, much of it involving trial work. This role provides comprehensive litigation support across all facets of case management, from inception through trial.

Details: Onsite | Carlsbad

Compensation: $35 - $50 per hour DOE

Your Role on the Team

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation, including organizing and maintaining trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials
• Draft, prepare, and proofread motions, discovery documents, pleadings, and correspondence with accuracy and a strong command of legal formatting
• Electronically file and serve documents in state and federal courts in strict compliance with applicable rules and deadlines
• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including short deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings, with meticulous attention to case schedules
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files using document management systems such as iManage
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, court reporters, and expert witnesses as needed
• Support the legal team with additional duties as active litigation demands require
  
  

Your Credentials

• Minimum of five years of litigation legal secretary experience required; 7-8 years strongly preferred
• Substantial, hands-on trial experience is essential; at least five years of trial experience strongly desired
• Demonstrated experience with motions practice and discovery
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal court filing rules, service requirements, and e-filing systems
• Strong calendaring skills, including tracking and managing court deadlines
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and document management software
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a sharp eye for detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and discretion

Let's Connect

If your experience aligns with what this role requires and you're available for a temporary litigation assignment, we'd like to connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a recruiter screen to review experience and timing.

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.