Legal Secretary - Defense Litigation

Litigation Legal Secretary Downtown San Diego, CA Hybrid Schedule $35-$45/hour, depending on experienceA prestigious national labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support its busy San Diego office. This highly regarded firm has more than 1,000 attorneys nationwide and is recognized as a national leader in labor and employment law. Due to an increased workload, the firm is seeking a proactive, organized professional to provide overflow litigation support in a fast-paced environment. Position Overview This role will provide litigation support for multiple attorneys and legal teams, handling a variety of employment litigation and class action matters. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a high-volume environment, and possesses strong technical litigation support skills, including state and federal e-filing. Responsibilities Prepare, revise, proofread, and file legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials.Handle California state and federal court e-filings.Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, depositions, mediations, and travel arrangements.Maintain electronic case files and legal document management systems.Assist with document production, case organization, and litigation support projects.Provide overflow support to multiple attorneys and legal teams as needed.Prepare trial, mediation, arbitration, and deposition materials.Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and outside vendors. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of California litigation legal secretary experience, with 5+ years preferred.Employment law experience strongly preferred.Extensive experience with state and federal e-filing.Proficiency creating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.Strong knowledge of legal document management systems, preferably NetDocuments (NetDocs).Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.Positive attitude, strong people skills, and a proactive approach to work. Top Qualifications ✔ 3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience (5+ years preferred) ✔ State and federal e-filing experience ✔ Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and culture fit Compensation & Benefits $35-$45/hour, depending on experienceHybrid work scheduleMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401(k) retirement planFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)Paid holidays, vacation, and sick timeEmployee assistance program and additional firm-sponsored benefits All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.