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890 results for Legal Secretary jobs

Legal Secretary
  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>&#128227;✨ <strong>Now Hiring: Legal Secretary in Atlanta, GA!</strong> ⚖️&#128194;</p><p><br></p><p>Are you a meticulous multitasker with a passion for supporting legal operations? A leading law office in <strong>Atlanta, GA</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> to join their dynamic team! This is your chance to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment while playing a vital role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.</p><p><br></p><p>&#128203; <strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><p>✔️ Manage and organize <strong>client files</strong> (both physical and electronic) for easy access and secure storage.</p><p>✔️ Prepare critical legal documents, including <strong>affidavits, liens, pleadings, and addendums</strong>. </p><p>✔️ Draft <strong>mediation, arbitration, and trial binders</strong> to assist legal proceedings.</p><p>✔️ Oversee <strong>court filings</strong> across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with electronic filing requirements.</p><p>✔️ Coordinate <strong>calendar management</strong> and support attorneys with deadline tracking.</p><p>✔️ Design professional <strong>PowerPoint presentations</strong> for attorney-led events.</p><p>✔️ Help with meeting logistics, including <strong>scheduling conference rooms and setup/cleanup</strong>. </p><p>✔️ Provide invaluable <strong>administrative support</strong> as part of a team-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-23T16:28:45Z
Legal Secretary
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • - USD / Hourly
  • <p>Albuquerque law firm is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Legal Secretary with 3+ years of experience in defense litigation. Ideal candidates will have a strong command of litigation procedures, proficiency in electronic office systems and legal software, and exceptional attention to detail. This role supports a fast-paced litigation team handling complex, high-stakes cases through trial. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise makes a difference. Apply today!</p>
  • 2025-10-03T17:29:33Z
Legal Secretary/ Legal Assistant
  • Cleveland, OH
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary with substantial litigation experience to join our detail-oriented services team in Clevland, OH. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering the opportunity to grow within a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commercial transportation and insurance defense, along with strong organizational and technical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and handle court filings, including e-filing, to ensure timely and accurate submissions.</p><p>• Manage and maintain calendars for attorneys, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence based on dictation or attorney instructions.</p><p>• Coordinate and support litigation processes, particularly in commercial transportation and insurance defense cases.</p><p>• Conduct research and compile information to assist attorneys in case preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and organize case files and legal records for easy accessibility.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all procedural rules and deadlines in litigation matters.</p><p>• Provide administrative support, including handling phone calls, emails, and office tasks.</p><p>• Assist with document management and retrieval during legal proceedings.</p>
  • 2025-09-22T18:29:18Z
Legal Secretary
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team in Sacramento, California. This role is essential in providing administrative and legal support within the litigation sector. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.<strong> This exciting position is HYBRID, 2 days onsite after training! </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, format, and edit legal documents and correspondence with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Manage case files and maintain comprehensive records for litigation matters.</p><p>• Coordinate schedules and appointments for attorneys, ensuring efficient time management.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case-related matters.</p><p>• Handle billing processes, including tracking time entries and preparing invoices.</p><p>• File legal documents with courts and agencies, adhering to deadlines and procedural requirements.</p><p>• Conduct research to support case preparation and provide attorneys with relevant information.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all legal matters.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls and managing office supplies.</p>
  • 2025-09-19T13:49:10Z
Legal Secretary
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>If you are a Legal Secretary looking to work in an office with incredible culture, growth, and opportunity, please apply! We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our client in Lake Forest, California. In this long-term contract role, you will provide critical support to attorneys by managing legal documentation, coordinating schedules, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. This position requires someone who is meticulous and organized, with expertise in litigation processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal assistance to multiple attorneys.</p><p>• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage state and federal e-filing processes efficiently.</p><p>• Organize and maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, meetings, and deadlines.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, documents, and binders.</p><p>• Maintain organized case files and client records for easy access.</p><p>• Ensure all legal procedures and filings are handled in accordance with California court rules.</p>
  • 2025-10-09T18:19:04Z
Legal Secretary
  • Austin, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dedicated Legal Secretary to join our team in Austin, Texas. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in supporting legal professionals by managing essential administrative tasks, ensuring smooth daily operations, and maintaining accurate documentation. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail within a legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and manage legal documents, including drafting, formatting, and organizing materials for court filings.<br>• Handle e-filing processes to ensure timely submission of documents to relevant courts.<br>• Maintain and update calendars for attorneys, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and deadlines.<br>• Perform dictation tasks and transcribe legal correspondence or reports accurately.<br>• Oversee document control and management systems to ensure efficient retrieval and storage of files.<br>• Coordinate daily operations to support attorneys and legal staff in their work.<br>• Utilize iManage to organize and maintain digital document repositories.<br>• Monitor and track deadlines to ensure compliance with legal requirements.<br>• Liaise with court officials and other parties regarding filings and case updates.<br>• Assist in maintaining an organized and efficient work environment for all legal team members.
  • 2025-10-03T13:13:47Z
Legal Secretary
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-known mid-sized law firm in Oakland is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their civil litigation team. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable firm with a supportive environment and strong career development potential.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, and format motions, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence</li><li>Manage E-filing with state and federal courts</li><li>Provide trial preparation support, including exhibits, witness coordination, and case file management</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, and case schedules</li><li>Deliver high-level administrative support to attorneys and paralegals</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-30T23:54:08Z
Legal Secretary
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a boutique law firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and personal support to a shareholder while assisting associates with transactional legal matters such as corporate structuring, tax, and estate planning. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities with professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide personal and administrative support to the shareholder, including calendar management, correspondence, and general assistance.</li><li>Support associates with light transactional legal tasks such as document preparation and filings.</li><li>Assist with front desk duties as needed—greeting clients, answering phones, and managing office flow.</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-09T22:04:47Z
Legal Secretary
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 45000.00 - 55000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a meticulous Legal Secretary to join our dynamic litigation team in Houston, Texas. This role requires a proactive individual who is eager to learn, adapt, and contribute to the seamless operation of complex commercial and catastrophic injury cases. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at balancing multiple priorities, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and coordinate calendars, including scheduling appointments and tracking deadlines for legal cases.<br>• Prepare and e-file court documents accurately and efficiently in compliance with legal procedures.<br>• Draft and proofread correspondence for clients, courts, and opposing counsel.<br>• Maintain organized digital and physical case files, ensuring all documents are properly scanned, labeled, and stored.<br>• Assist in preparing trial and hearing binders, including gathering necessary materials and ensuring completeness.<br>• Support paralegals by handling administrative tasks such as updating production logs and pleading logs.<br>• Monitor and implement Scheduling Orders and Docket Control Orders effectively.<br>• Utilize Adobe and Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, to manage legal documentation and correspondence.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth case progression, demonstrating a team-oriented mindset.<br>• Respond promptly to urgent tasks while maintaining high attention to detail.
  • 2025-09-30T15:58:47Z
Litigation Legal Secretary
  • Mill Valley, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for a highly regarded plaintiff-side personal injury and civil rights litigation law firm in the North Bay. The Legal Secretary will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, assisting the partners with court filings, coordinating meetings, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery. A good candidate is organized, diligent, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about helping individual and family clients achieve justice and full recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>Principle responsibilities:</p><p>• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents;</p><p>• File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts;</p><p>• Work with paralegal to prepare and serve discovery;</p><p>• Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records;</p><p>• Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email;</p><p>• Create and maintain digital case files for each client;</p><p>• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar; and</p><p>• Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail.</p><p><br></p><p>Desired qualifications:</p><p>• 5+ year litigation legal assistant experience;</p><p>• Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF) e-filing platforms, rules, and eDockets is preferred;</p><p>• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor;</p><p>• Good written (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills;</p><p>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects;</p><p>• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines efficiently; and</p><p>• Solid office software, word processing, database maintenance, and internet research skills.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a terrific direct-hire opportunity with some telecommute flexibility to work remotely part of the week. Our client is offering an annual base salary range of $75,000 – 100,000+/year, depending on experience, for a regular 35-hour workweek (7-hour workday). Some overtime available, but it’s not common. There is bonus compensation and some employment benefits including HMO medical insurance plan, commuter checks, disability insurance, 401k Plan after at least one years of service, and paid vacation and paid sick leave. The attorneys and the office are very friendly and is a nice place to work.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Mgr. for Permanent Placement Services, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
  • 2025-10-08T18:19:16Z
Legal Secretary
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a highly skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for an experienced and detail-oriented individual with extensive expertise in legal administrative support, document preparation, and court filings. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage attorney calendars, track litigation deadlines, and coordinate schedules to avoid conflicts and ensure timely appointments.<br>• Draft and prepare court documents such as complaints, answers, discovery materials, briefs, motions, and correspondence.<br>• Revise and finalize legal documents, ensuring they are properly filed, served, and delivered within required timelines.<br>• Handle court filings at state, federal, appellate, and arbitration levels, including electronic filing procedures across various venues.<br>• Conduct basic legal research using internet resources and provide requested case materials for attorneys.<br>• Open and manage new legal files, perform conflict of interest checks, and organize both electronic and hard-copy files.<br>• Collaborate with accounting teams and timekeepers to oversee billing processes, including editing prebills, generating reports, and issuing invoices.<br>• Work closely with administrative support staff and maintain a team-oriented approach to handling overload tasks such as typing, filing, and reception relief.<br>• Perform additional duties as requested, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of attorneys and office management.
  • 2025-09-26T13:48:52Z
Legal Secretary
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in legal administrative support, ensuring smooth daily operations within a fast-paced legal environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file legal documents, including electronic filing (e-filing) with courts.<br>• Maintain and update attorneys' calendars, scheduling meetings, hearings, and deadlines.<br>• Manage dictation and transcription of legal correspondence and documentation.<br>• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files to ensure accessibility and accuracy.<br>• Coordinate court filings and ensure compliance with procedural requirements.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and court officials to facilitate case progress.<br>• Assist in the preparation of legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, and briefs.<br>• Monitor and manage deadlines to ensure timely submission of all required documents.<br>• Provide general administrative support, including answering phones and managing correspondence.<br>• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • 2025-10-09T17:58:40Z
legal secretary
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to work with a firm that represents worker and labor unions located in Oakland, California. In this role, you will be tasked with managing legal documentation, collaborating with legal teams, and leveraging your litigation experience to support the firm's operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage and organize legal documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility in the system</p><p><br></p><p>• Collaborate efficiently with legal teams to facilitate smooth operation</p><p><br></p><p>• Utilize your litigation experience to assist in case preparation and management</p><p><br></p><p>• Respond to inquiries related to legal proceedings and documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Monitor client accounts and legal proceedings, taking action where necessary</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of legal documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all legal data and information</p>
  • 2025-09-23T16:53:45Z
Legal Secretary
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Sacramento, California, on a long-term contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in legal administrative tasks and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills. This position offers an opportunity to support legal professionals in a dynamic and detail-oriented services environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage court filings and e-filing processes with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Organize and maintain legal calendars, ensuring deadlines and appointments are tracked effectively.<br>• Prepare legal documents and correspondence based on dictation and other instructions.<br>• Coordinate scheduling and communication between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.<br>• Maintain and update case files to ensure all records are current and accessible.<br>• Assist in drafting and formatting legal pleadings and contracts.<br>• Conduct administrative tasks such as answering calls, managing emails, and handling office supplies.<br>• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.<br>• Provide support in organizing meetings and preparing agendas.<br>• Perform other administrative duties to support the smooth operation of legal services.
  • 2025-09-25T22:04:30Z
Legal Secretary
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.63 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team in Sacramento, California. This is a long-term contract opportunity for an individual who excels in providing administrative support within a legal setting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in court filings, e-filing, and calendar management while ensuring the seamless operation of daily tasks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file legal documents electronically, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.<br>• Manage court filings and deadlines to maintain timely submissions.<br>• Coordinate and maintain attorneys' calendars, including scheduling meetings, hearings, and appointments.<br>• Transcribe dictation to draft legal correspondence and documents.<br>• Act as a point of contact for communication with courts, clients, and other legal professionals.<br>• Organize and maintain physical and digital case files for easy access and reference.<br>• Conduct basic research to support legal proceedings and document preparation.<br>• Assist with administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and document distribution.<br>• Monitor changes in court procedures and ensure adherence to updated filing protocols.
  • 2025-09-25T22:04:30Z
Legal Secretary
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role is based in Sacramento, California, and requires expertise in providing administrative and legal support to attorneys. The ideal candidate will bring strong skills in e-filing, calendar management, and document preparation to ensure seamless operations within the legal team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.<br>• Handle electronic filing (e-filing) of legal documents with state and federal courts.<br>• Manage attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.<br>• Coordinate and track court filings to ensure timely submissions.<br>• Transcribe dictations and prepare correspondence as needed.<br>• Maintain organized case files and manage document storage systems.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals.<br>• Assist with the preparation of trial materials, exhibits, and other legal documentation.<br>• Monitor and prioritize incoming communications, including emails and phone calls.<br>• Perform general administrative tasks, such as processing invoices and managing office supplies.
  • 2025-09-25T22:04:30Z
Legal Secretary
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a Legal Secretary for its large law firm client with an office in the East Bay (near BART / hybrid telecommute remotely 2 days/week). The qualifications for the position are the following: 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary; preparation of various pleadings including discovery, law and motion matters, writs, appellate pleadings and briefs; knowledge of e-filing in state and federal court; and adept at providing general administrative support.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an established law firm with long-term, happy staff (low turnover) and friendly, flexible management. The annual base salary range is $85,000 – 105,000+/yr, DOE, and the employment benefits offered are very generous. 37.5 hour work week. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
  • 2025-09-23T17:14:24Z
Legal Secretary
  • Youngstown, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 22.16 - 25.66 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a dynamic law office in Youngstown, Ohio. This long-term contract role involves supporting multiple attorneys across various legal practices, with a focus on probate law. The position offers a steady Monday through Friday schedule in a meticulous and organized environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, file, and manage legal documents through electronic filing systems.<br>• Organize and maintain attorneys’ calendars, ensuring all deadlines and appointments are accurately scheduled.<br>• Draft correspondence and legal documents based on dictation or written instructions.<br>• Coordinate court filings and ensure compliance with filing procedures.<br>• Provide administrative support for probate litigation cases, including document preparation and case tracking.<br>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to probate law matters.<br>• Communicate with clients, courts, and other legal professionals in a precise and organized manner.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the integrity of sensitive client information.<br>• Assist attorneys in managing case files and ensuring all required documentation is readily accessible.
  • 2025-09-18T18:53:45Z
Litigation Legal Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. This role is essential in providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth case management and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal processes and a proactive approach to managing deadlines and priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate attorney schedules by organizing meetings, depositions, court appearances, and travel plans while tracking filing deadlines and court requirements.<br>• Prepare and format legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal standards.<br>• Manage document submissions for court filings, discovery processes, arbitration, mediation, and hearings.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing mail efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and proper routing as needed.<br>• Draft correspondence, analyze information, and arrange logistics for court reporters, expert witnesses, and other legal resources.<br>• Create and maintain reminder systems for deadlines and calendar events to support case preparation.<br>• Organize and maintain both client-specific and general files, periodically reviewing them for archiving or closure.<br>• Oversee conflict checks and new matter request forms, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to protocols.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism to uphold attorney-client relationships.<br>• Assist with time entry, billing reviews, and document assembly, as well as any additional administrative tasks as required.
  • 2025-09-23T16:49:03Z
Legal Secretary
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A polished and growing insurance defense law firm in Walnut Creek is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a family-oriented, collaborative office culture with a strong reputation in the Bay Area legal community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, and format motions, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence</li><li>Manage E-filing in state and federal courts</li><li>Handle trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and case files</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, and case schedules</li><li>Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-30T23:48:44Z
Legal Secretary
  • Glendale, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is working with an established law firm in Glendale looking to add a legal secretary to its employment litigation team. This role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys specializing in employment defense, ensuring smooth case preparation and management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide direct administrative support to the Special Counsel and an Associate handling employment defense cases.</p><p>• Manage document productions during informal discovery, including redaction of large volumes of wage statements, time records, and meal/rest break documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and file legal documents in state courts, with occasional filings in federal and appellate courts.</p><p>• Coordinate legal calendaring and scheduling for meetings, depositions, mediation sessions, and other case-related activities.</p><p>• Assist with mediation preparation, ensuring all necessary documentation and logistics are in order.</p><p>• Learn and apply the firm's proprietary naming conventions for case documents.</p><p>• Utilize office tools such as Time Matters, Microsoft Word macros, Outlook, and Adobe for case management and document formatting.</p><p>• Collaborate with the office clerk for scanning and saving pleadings and discovery materials.</p><p>• Uphold meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of case preparation and administrative tasks.</p><p>• Maintain a consistent onsite presence four days per week to align with the team's schedule.</p>
  • 2025-10-08T19:49:08Z
Legal Secretary
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary with substantial litigation experience to join our detail-oriented services team in Clevland, OH. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering the opportunity to grow within a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commercial transportation and insurance defense, along with strong organizational and technical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and handle court filings, including e-filing, to ensure timely and accurate submissions.</p><p>• Manage and maintain calendars for attorneys, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence based on dictation or attorney instructions.</p><p>• Coordinate and support litigation processes, particularly in commercial transportation and insurance defense cases.</p><p>• Conduct research and compile information to assist attorneys in case preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and organize case files and legal records for easy accessibility.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all procedural rules and deadlines in litigation matters.</p><p>• Provide administrative support, including handling phone calls, emails, and office tasks.</p><p>• Assist with document management and retrieval during legal proceedings.</p>
  • 2025-09-18T21:34:11Z
Sr. Legal Secretary
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A powerhouse litigation firm in Costa Mesa is seeking an experienced litigation secretary to join their team-oriented group of legal secretaries. The ideal litigation secretary will have 8+ years of experience in complex business law. Stability on the resume is a must. They want someone to join this team for the rest of their career! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><ul><li>Working on silicosis cases:</li><li>eFiling in state, federal, and appellate courts (plus occasional filings under seal)</li><li>calendaring litigation deadlines (CompuLaw) – no docketing department</li><li>trial preparation (binders, exhibits, etc.) – office services department does the printing/tabbing</li><li>creating discovery shells and TOAs/TOCs - no word processing department</li></ul><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>There is a night secretary who can finish up work after hours.</li><li>Strong tenure. Many support staff have been there 10, 15, 20 years.</li><li>Complex, high-end cases with notable clients.</li><li>“The environment here is very nice. we do not allow any disrespect of anyone - from offices services up. We want to know about issues right away to take care of them. We don't wany anyone to feel like they are on an island. Even Todd, he will ask me what is going on. He doesn't want to assume no news is good news.” – office manager</li><li>Team pitches in to help each other out when one person is slammed.</li><li>“The secretaries operate as a team. If you have 4 attorneys, and one is doing an MSJ, that will take you all day. If you have other things you need to, we can put out an SOS like "who is available to help out with this?" and inevitably, a few will say "I can take it!" We are looking for someone willing to do that. You have to be nice! If not, you'll bring down the whole team!” – office manager </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><u>Details of Role</u></strong>:</p><ul><li><u>Hours</u>: 7.5 hour days. OT during trial preparation. 8:30-5 or 9-5:30, but depends on attorney needs.</li><li><u>Profile that would be a fit</u>:</li><li>Law firm experience, not in-house litigation.</li><li>Little movement on the resume (they will not entertain folks who switch jobs every year or two).</li><li>Someone willing to step up and help others. The secretary team really does pitch in and help each other out.</li><li>Comfortable supporting high-end attorneys on complex cases</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-05T22:03:53Z
Legal Secretary
  • Austin, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 82000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys in both Transactional and Litigation sections. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while managing various legal and administrative tasks. Based in Austin, Texas, this position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and detail-oriented environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft legal documents such as briefs, motions, subpoenas, and complaints using templates and attorney-provided information.<br>• Handle electronic filings in both State and Federal courts, ensuring compliance with court-specific requirements.<br>• Organize and maintain case information using document management systems and Court Alert, including tracking deadlines and reminders.<br>• Prepare trial materials such as notebooks, binders, exhibits, and other documentation as needed.<br>• Open and manage client and matter files, including running conflict checks in collaboration with the New Business Intake team.<br>• Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy in grammar, formatting, and syntax.<br>• Manage attorneys’ calendars, ensuring deadlines and commitments are met with advance reminders.<br>• Coordinate meetings and conferences, including scheduling, preparing materials, and arranging video conferencing and catering.<br>• Assist with billing processes by entering time, preparing billing memos, and ensuring timely submission of time entries.<br>• Handle travel arrangements, expense reports, and other administrative tasks to support attorneys' needs.
  • 2025-10-09T13:23:46Z
Legal Secretary
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 82000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Collegial growing firm is seeking a tech-savvy Legal Secretary to join their boutique law firm in Sacramento, California. In this role, you will provide critical administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars, creating and revising legal documents, and ensuring all correspondence adheres to the firm’s high standards. This is a unique opportunity to work in a non-litigation-focused environment with high-profile clients while contributing to a collegial and dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, format, and revise correspondence, reports, and legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm guidelines.</p><p>• Manage attorney schedules and calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments efficiently.</p><p>• Proofread and edit documents for grammar, punctuation, and style consistency.</p><p>• Utilize advanced features of Microsoft Office to create complex tables, headings, and tables of contents.</p><p>• Analyze data and compile reports as needed for attorneys and clients.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information and uphold the firm’s high standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with multiple attorneys to support their administrative needs while managing competing priorities.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks with strong attention to detail.</p>
  • 2025-09-23T17:08:59Z
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