Litigation Secretary - Litigation and Transaction Experience - Adams & Martin Group : Job Details

We're partnering with a well-regarded CA firm looking to add to their Litigation Group in San Diego. Ideal candidate will have strong background within both litigation and transaction matters. Must have CA experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Essential Functions

• Communication: Draft, review, and revise correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Document Processing: Format court filings per federal and state rules, create TOAs and TOCs, handle in-person and electronic filings, and demonstrate knowledge of position statement processes.
• Calendaring: Manage deadlines with calendaring tools like CompuLaw, ensuring attorneys stay informed.
• Technology: Proficient in Office 365, iManage, CCC Macros, Adobe, and other software with quick and accurate typing skills.
• Collaboration: Work effectively and professionally with colleagues to maintain firm standards and policies.
• Composure: Perform efficiently and accurately in high-volume, deadline-driven situations.
• Other duties as assigned (subject to change by management).

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of legal secretary/legal assistant experience.
• Litigation experience in California state and federal courts required; appellate experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.