Legal Secretary, Civil Litigation

About the role

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Folsom, CA, with occasional in-office attendance for meetings, trial preparation, and new hire training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Manage case files in a paper-lite environment with a strong emphasis on electronic document management
• Handle e-filing with California courts and maintain litigation calendars, court appearances, and filing deadlines
• Cook up depositions, medical examinations, arbitrations, hearings, and expert witness activities
• Utilize legal technology and document management systems to support litigation workflows
• Work closely with attorneys to ensure efficient case administration and organization

Requirements

• 0–2 years of legal secretarial or administrative experience (civil litigation experience preferred)
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and document formatting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Teams, OneDrive, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic document management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of legal secretary experience, experience with litigation support, trial preparation, and California court procedures, familiarity with legal software such as Team Connect and e-Docs, knowledge of California court e-filing processes and local court rules

Benefits

Pay Rate: $35-$40/HR

Pay

$35-$40/HR

Schedule

Hybrid