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Job Description
Legal Secretary (Education Law / Litigation Support)
Location:
Oakland, CA, on-site
Salary:
$79,000 - $106,000 DOE We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a California-based law firm, seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys in a litigation-focused practice. This role requires strong organizational skills, experience supporting multiple attorneys, and the ability to manage deadlines and document workflows in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Provide legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys Draft, proofread, and format correspondence and legal documents Manage e-filing in administrative, state, and federal forums Maintain litigation calendars and track deadlines using rule-based systems Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and travel arrangements Communicate with courts, clients, and internal teams Support file management and document organization Prepare expense reports and assist with administrative tasks Qualifications Minimum 2+ years of litigation secretary experience supporting multiple attorneys Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and calendaring Experience with e-filing across administrative, state, and federal systems Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) Experience with document management and timekeeping systems preferred Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism Work Environment Full-time, in-office position based in Oakland Benefits Health insurance 401(k) with profit-sharing Collaborative and professional work environment Equal Opportunity Employer Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pay Details:
$79,000.00 to $106,000.00 per year Search managed by: Meghna Prasanth Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
