Litigation Legal Secretary | Up to $115K

Legal Secretary | Oakland, CA Up to $115K salary | Hybrid schedule | Litigation support 2 days onsite / 3 remote after introductory period | Full-time | Benefits + bonus potential A well-established California law firm is hiring an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys in its Oakland office across litigation, employment, construction, and business law matters. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving legal environment, can manage competing priorities, and enjoys being a key part of keeping attorneys and cases organized. The position supports multiple attorneys, including senior-level legal staff, and offers a hybrid schedule after successful completion of the introductory period.

Why You Should Apply:

Salary up to $115K based on experience Hybrid flexibility after introductory period Annual discretionary bonus potential Health insurance and 401(k) with partial match Established California law firm with long-standing client relationships Opportunity to support a diverse mix of legal matters and experienced attorneys Stable, full-time schedule with long-term growth potential What You'll Do Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas Draft, proofread, revise, and format pleadings, correspondence, reports, and legal documents Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filing Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings Organize and maintain electronic case files and administrative records Assist with trial prep, mediations, hearings, and depositions Coordinate billing support, time entry, and client invoicing processes Prepare expense reports, check requests, and travel arrangements Route incoming mail and coordinate with docketing/calendaring teams Provide backup support to other legal secretaries as needed What You'll Need 7-10+ years of legal secretary experience Prior litigation support experience required Experience supporting partners or senior attorneys strongly preferred Construction, employment, or business law experience is a plus Strong organizational and multitasking skills Experience with e-filing and legal document management systems Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Experience with NetDocuments, Best Authority, Compulaw/ProLaw, or Aderant is highly preferred Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality If you have strong litigation support experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected Oakland legal team, apply today. •This pay range represents Avata Partners' good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will be dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances. Avata Partners is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

Up to $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

legal secretary: 7 years (Required) litigation support: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Oakland, CA 94605 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94605