<p>Mid-sized, well-known civil litigation defense firm located near Lake Merritt in Oakland is seeking a Litigation Secretary to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role will support several attorneys handling civil litigation defense matters and is ideal for a candidate who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. The intent is to convert to a permanent position if it is a good mutual fit. </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Perform state and federal e-filing, including compliance with court rules and procedures</li><li>Calendar litigation deadlines and court dates in accordance with applicable rules</li><li>Prepare, format, proofread, and revise pleadings and legal documents</li><li>Create and update tables of contents and tables of authorities</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and trial binders</li><li>Manage attorney calendars and coordinate scheduling</li><li>Maintain case files and documents in case management systems</li><li>Communicate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel as needed</li><li>Support multiple attorneys simultaneously in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>

<ul><li>2+ years of experience as a civil litigation assistant or litigation secretary</li><li>Strong knowledge of state and federal e-filing rules and procedures</li><li>Solid understanding of litigation calendaring rules and deadlines</li><li>Experience using case management software such as iManage or similar systems</li><li>Ability to support 3 or more attorneys at one time</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills</li><li>Strong organizational and time management abilities</li><li>Professional communication skills and ability to work well under deadlines</li></ul>

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