Legal Secretary in San Diego

Job Description

Legal Secretary– San Diego, CA

A highly regarded mid-sized law firm—consistently ranked a Best Place to Work—is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its busy litigation team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is comfortable managing multiple cases and attorneys. This position plays a critical role in supporting attorneys with all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong calendaring skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in-office), top-tier benefits, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Perform manual calendaring (Outlook) and manage court deadlines
• File with state and federal courts (including e-filing)
• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Provide general administrative support including scheduling, phones, expense reports, and travel arrangements
• Coordinate workflow across multiple attorneys and cases

Requirements:

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Strong understanding of state and federal court rules, procedures, and e-filing
• Skilled in TOAs/TOCs, MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Tech-savvy with a team-first attitude

Benefits:

• Top-tier benefits package with 100% paid employee coverage -medical, dental, health.
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Competitive compensation and bonus

To learn more, reach out to Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241. All communication is 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.