Legal Secretary

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide immediate contract coverage for a busy legal team. This role supports attorneys in a fast-paced defense litigation environment and is well suited to someone who can work independently, stay organized, and maintain strong responsiveness in a fully remote setting. The position plays an important part in keeping daily legal operations moving smoothly during a contract leave coverage period.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support up to four attorneys, helping manage priorities and maintain efficient workflow.

• Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and track important deadlines using litigation calendaring tools and Outlook-integrated systems.

• Handle electronic filing and service of legal documents in state courts, federal courts, and jurisdictions outside the state as needed.

• Open new legal matters and ensure case information is entered accurately and organized according to firm procedures.

• Prepare and process attorney expense reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assist with litigation support activities, including document handling, deadline coordination, and case-related administrative tasks.

• Work closely with legal secretaries, administrative staff, and word processing resources to support team operations effectively.

• Step into assignments with minimal onboarding, using sound judgment and initiative to maintain continuity of attorney support during leave coverage.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of recent legal secretarial experience supporting defense litigation matters.
• Hands-on experience with e-filing and service procedures for California state courts and federal courts, including familiarity with out-of-state filings.
• Working knowledge of California state and federal court rules, local procedures, and related administrative requirements.
• Proficiency with Milana calendaring software or a comparable rules-based docketing system integrated with Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple attorneys, shifting priorities, and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely with professionalism, responsiveness, and limited supervision.
• Experience with calendar management, case coordination, document review, and general legal administrative support.

Compensation

$30.00-$32.00 Hourly

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