Legal Secretary

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide immediate attorney support for a detail-oriented services firm in San Diego, California. This Contract position will play a key role in keeping legal operations organized during a contract coverage period, requiring someone who can work independently in a fully remote environment. The ideal candidate brings strong defense litigation knowledge, understands court filing procedures, and can quickly integrate into a collaborative team structure with minimal onboarding.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support for as many as four attorneys while helping maintain steady workflow across the team.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and manage deadlines using litigation calendaring tools integrated with Outlook.
• Open new matters, organize case information, and keep files and related records current and accessible.
• Prepare and submit court filings and service documents in California state and federal courts as well as jurisdictions outside the state.
• Assist with litigation support activities, including tracking deadlines, handling filing logistics, and supporting case progression.
• Process expense reimbursements and complete other administrative tasks needed to support attorney practices.
• Work closely with legal secretaries, administrative staff, and word processing resources to ensure timely completion of legal documents.
• Step into the role quickly with limited training and provide dependable remote support throughout the assignment.