Litigation Legal Secretary – San Diego, CA
A well-established San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support three attorneys and their paralegals in Trusts & Estates and Employment Law. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to complex litigation matters while developing your career.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals in Trusts & Estates and Employment Law
- Manage complex calendars, schedule consultations, depositions, and client meetings
- Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, estate planning documents, employment agreements, and discovery responses
- Draft correspondence, engagement letters, conflict waivers, and assist with new matter openings
- Coordinate and process filings in State and Federal courts, including electronic filing and service
- Prepare exhibit binders, trial/hearing materials, and maintain organized case files (electronic and physical)
- Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Track certified mailings, overnight deliveries, and manage document flow
- Process invoices, check requests, and schedule conference rooms
- Collaborate closely with paralegals to ensure smooth case management and workflow
Qualifications:
- Three to five years’ experience as a Legal Secretary in litigation, Trusts & Estates and Employment Law experience highly desired
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, DocuSign, and document management systems
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with clients, vendors, and coworkers
- Ability to balance competing and changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Diligent in meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: $70,000 – $90,000
- 401(k) plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Free on-site gym membership
- Access to building lounge with indoor/outdoor terraces, social game rooms, and more
- Monthly transportation allowance
- Ongoing workshops and continuing education programs
To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, email Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241. All communication will be kept confidential.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
