Job Description

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Location: San Diego, CA

Salary: $75,000 – $92,000

Work Model: Hybrid (No relocation)

Practice: Law Firm – Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with strong insurance defense and civil litigation background. The ideal candidate will provide high-level legal administrative support, manage litigation workflows, and ensure accurate, timely preparation of trial and court documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and discovery deadlines.
  
• Prepare and file pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, and trial documents in compliance with court rules.
  
• Maintain and organize confidential legal files (electronic and physical).
  
• Draft and edit correspondence, memos, and case-related documents.
  
• Review and route incoming mail in OnBase for attorney review and calendaring.
  
• Liaise with clients, co-counsel, experts, and court staff as needed.
  
• Transcribe dictation and screen incoming calls.
  
• Provide backup support to other secretaries and assist with firm projects.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
• 7+ years of defense trial/litigation experience; 3+ years recent CA civil litigation experience.
  
• Proven trial preparation experience.
  
• In-depth knowledge of California court procedures and rules.
  
• Strong organizational, communication, and independent work skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Word; knowledge of case management software.
  
• Typing speed of 70+ WPM .

Benefits

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Life, AD&D, and LTD coverage
  

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