Legal Secretary

A well-established East Bay law firm is seeking a Litigation Secretary to join its growing team. This position will provide direct support to a busy attorney and play a key role in keeping litigation matters organized, on track, and moving efficiently. The ideal candidate is an experienced litigation support professional who can step in with minimal training, manage competing priorities, and serve as a reliable resource for the legal team.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a firm that values work-life balance, offers flexibility, and genuinely treats employees as part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court appearances
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in state and federal courts
• Handle e-filing and monitor filing deadlines
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format correspondence and pleadings
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files
• Assist with document management and records organization
• Conduct conflict checks, if experienced
• Provide general litigation administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation secretary or litigation legal assistant experience
• Experience with e-filing, calendaring, and document management
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• HOA litigation experience
• Experience with NetDocuments (NetDocs) or similar document management systems
• Familiarity with Calendaring on Demand

Why Join This Firm?

• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced attorney
• Potential to transition to a more hybrid schedule after trust has been established
• Collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture
• Long-term growth potential through a contract-to-hire arrangement
• Dog-friendly office
• Firm leadership is committed to investing in employees both professionally and personally

Compensation

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