<p>Our client, a respected public agency in the East Bay, is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Legal Secretary to join its legal team on a long-term contract basis - 2 days on-site in Oakland, 3 days remote. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in civil litigation support, including e-filing in both state and federal courts, managing calendars and deadlines, and preparing, formatting, and finalizing legal pleadings and discovery documents. Prior experience supporting attorneys handling public entity or municipal matters is highly desirable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.</li><li>Handle <strong>state and federal court e-filing</strong>, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.</li><li>Maintain litigation calendars, track deadlines, and schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.</li><li>Draft tables of contents and authorities (TOCs/TOAs) with precision and attention to detail.</li><li>Manage case files, organize exhibits, and assist with trial preparation as needed.</li><li>Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals in a team-oriented environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of civil litigation experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law firm or public sector legal department.</li><li>Defense-side experience strongly preferred; municipal or public agency experience a plus.</li><li>Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite, document formatting, and court e-filing systems (state and federal).</li><li>Strong knowledge of California Rules of Court and local court procedures.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.</li><li>Professional communication skills and a proactive, reliable work style.</li></ul><p>If you are an experienced civil litigation secretary who excels in fast-paced environments and takes pride in producing exceptional legal work, we’d love to connect with you. Apply here or send your resume directly to katie.soldati[at]roberthalf[dotcom]</p>

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