<p>Our team is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support two attorneys. This role is vital in ensuring the efficient operation of our legal office and delivering high-quality assistance for casework and administrative tasks.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support two attorneys by maintaining and submitting timesheets accurately and on time (due every Friday, within 2–3 days).</li><li>Prepare and process a variety of legal documents, including summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.</li><li>Handle federal and California state court filings—both manual and electronic.</li><li>Format legal briefs, including creating tables of contents and tables of authorities.</li><li>Draft and file pleadings; draft and serve discovery documents as requested.</li><li>Manage the delivery (mail, fax, courier) of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.</li><li>Answer and place telephone calls; schedule and coordinate appointments.</li><li>Support office administration, including photocopying correspondence, documents, and other printed materials.</li><li>Organize and maintain physical and electronic documents, and case files.</li><li>Assist attorneys in collecting case-related information and performing preliminary research.</li><li>Attend legal meetings, hearings, depositions, or client interviews; take detailed notes.</li><li>Review legal publications and conduct database searches to identify relevant laws and court decisions for pending cases.</li><li>Submit articles, case law, or search results to attorneys for review and possible use.</li><li>Complete forms and applications—such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and client documentation.</li><li>Perform other office or case-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Prior experience as a Legal Secretary (supporting litigation preferred).</li><li>Expertise in federal and California court procedures and filings.</li><li>Proficiency with legal document formatting and drafting.</li><li>Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently, maintain confidential information, and meet deadlines.</li></ul>

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