Litigation Secretary

Location: San Diego, CA

Pay Rate and Benefits: $70,000 to $85,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Position Type: Full-time, Onsite, Direct Hire

LHH is currently seeking a skilled Litigation Secretary to join large firm in San Diego, CA. As a Civil Litigation Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in handling civil litigation matters. This position requires excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals in civil litigation matters.

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.

• Maintain and organize case files, documents, and records.

• Manage court deadlines and assist in calculating pre-trial dates.

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from various sources.

• Assist with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts.

• Prepare and handle document production and discovery requests.

• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and trial binders.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of prior experience as a civil litigation secretary, supporting litigators in civil defense.

• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and insurance defense work.

• Proficiency in court deadlines and calculating pre-trial dates accurately.

• Experience with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.