A Litigation Legal Secretary provides secretarial and administrative work for a litigation attorney or litigation law firm. Uses specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to litigation. Organizes files, schedules meetings and manages communication to prepare for lawsuits and trials. Prepares and files documents for court cases. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal; may handle paralegal tasks.
Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant(Secretary) Adams & Martin Group - 3.8 San Francisco, CA Job Details Contract $120,000 - $150,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Westlaw Legal discovery LexisNexis Legal administrative experience Legal research databases Productivity software Full Job Description Civil Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Secretary) Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join a busy and collaborative trial team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Only candidates that have worked as a paralegal and legal assistant/secretary will be considered as this position requires both skill-sets.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare litigation documents, correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery. Must have recent experience with TOAs/TOCs. Federal court filing experience Coordinate depositions, meetings, attorney calendars, and case deadlines. Prepare deposition and trial exhibits. Conduct legal research, cite-checking, and factual investigations. Manage case files, litigation databases, electronic discovery, and document organization. File and serve legal documents electronically and in hard copy. Communicate with clients and assist with general administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
5+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a mid-size or large law firm. Strong understanding of litigation procedures, pleadings, motions, and discovery. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Lexis. Experience with Relativity, Summation, Concordance, CaseMap, or similar litigation support software preferred. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines. Willingness to work occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed. If you are a proactive litigation paralegal/legal assistant looking for a long-term opportunity with a dynamic legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply 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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
