Temporary Litigation Secretary

Downtown San Diego, CA (Remote) Pay: Up to $35.00/hour DOE Duration: Minimum 1 Month (Potential Extension) Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7.5 Hours Per Day Start Date: Immediate Need

About the Opportunity

A respected Downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Temporary Litigation Secretary to provide high-level support to attorneys handling complex litigation matters. This is a fully remote opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can work independently while collaborating with a supportive litigation team.

The successful candidate will support attorneys across a variety of practice areas, including General Litigation, Employment Litigation, Environmental Litigation, and Toxic Tort matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to assigned attorneys
• Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Perform State and Federal court e-filings accurately and timely
• Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case schedules
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, and other litigation-related activities
• Manage case files and legal documents within the firm's document management system
• Assist with document production, filing, service of documents, and case administration
• Ensure compliance with court rules, procedures, and filing requirements
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, legal assistants, and litigation support staff

Required Qualifications

Top Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of litigation secretary experience
• Demonstrated experience with both State and Federal e-filing
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting General Litigation practices
• Background supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
• Familiarity with Employment Litigation, Environmental Litigation, or Toxic Tort matters
• Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented law firm environment

Technology Experience

Experience with the following systems is highly preferred:

• Milana (Legal Calendaring System)
• iManage (Document Management System)
• Microsoft Office Suite

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a proactive, self-sufficient litigation professional who can seamlessly integrate into an established support team while independently managing attorney assignments. Candidates should be comfortable navigating court filing systems, managing litigation deadlines, and handling sensitive legal matters with professionalism and confidentiality.

Top Three Things We're Looking For

1. Ability to work independently
2. 3+ years of litigation secretary experience
3. Strong State and Federal e-filing experience

Compensation: Up to $35.00/hour, depending on experience.