Legal Secretary

Boutique Recruiting

• $95K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-15 years of legal secretary or litigation support experience preferred
  • Strong civil litigation background
  • Hands-on experience with state and federal e-filing
  • Proven experience with motions, subpoenas, and discovery
  • Ability to prepare tables of contents with high accuracy
  • Exceptional organizational and proofreading skills
  • Professional and personable approach
  • Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to two attorneys handling civil litigation
  • Prepare electronic filings ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Review and file motions and supporting documents
  • Prepare tables of contents and authorities, subpoenas, and discovery shells
  • Manage litigation calendars and track deadlines independently
  • Maintain organized case files using legal software
  • Proofread documents and proactively identify filing issues

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Genuine work-life balance
  • Hybrid work flexibility
Full Job Description
Position Title: Legal Secretary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level support to two attorneys handling sophisticated civil litigation matters involving public agencies, civil rights, construction, environmental and employment law. This role is ideal for someone who knows the litigation process inside and out and can confidently manage state and federal e-filings, motions, deadlines, subpoenas, discovery and the detailed preparation of tables of contents and authorities. The ideal candidate is a professional, personable and highly organized legal secretary with approximately 5-15 years of civil litigation experience who is meticulous with details, comfortable managing competing priorities and takes pride in keeping attorneys and cases organized.

Salary: $95,000-$120,000/ Year DOE

Responsibilities:
  • Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to two attorneys handling active civil matters
  • Prepare and complete electronic filings in state and federal courts while ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements
  • Review, prepare and file motions and supporting documents with meticulous attention to detail
  • Prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, discovery shells and subpoenas
  • Manage litigation calendars and independently track deadlines triggered by case events and court filings
  • Maintain organized case files and documents using NetDocuments, Omega and iTimeKeep
  • Proofread documents, monitor deadlines and proactively identify potential filing or calendaring issues


Requirements:
  • 5-15 years of legal secretary or litigation support experience preferred, with flexibility for strong candidates with less experience
  • Strong civil litigation background with experience supporting matters through the litigation process
  • Hands-on experience with state and federal e-filing and court filing procedures
  • Proven experience with motions, litigation calendaring, subpoenas and discovery
  • Ability to prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities with a high degree of accuracy
  • Exceptional organizational, proofreading, time management and attention-to-detail skills
  • Professional, dependable and personable approach with the ability to support attorneys in a collaborative environment


Benefits:
  • Medical coverage + Dental + Vision Coverage
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Discretionary Bonuses
  • Genuine work-life balance
  • Hybrid Flexibility


If you're an experienced litigation professional ready to join a stable, collegial firm that values both your expertise and your time outside the office, apply today!

#LI-AS1 #LI-BM1

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Boutique Recruiting

  • Regulatory Counsel
    $115K — $190K *
    Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Leon County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person
  • Junior Employment Litigation Associate
    $160K — $170K *
    Sacramento, CA 95823 (Sacramento County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person
  • Financial Planner
    $115K — $155K *
    San Diego, CA 92154 (San Diego County)
    Finance & Insurance
    In-Person
  • In-House Trial Attorney
    $195K — $200K *
    Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Los Angeles County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person
  • Construction Coordinator
    $75K — $90K *
    Columbus, OH 43230 (Franklin County)
    Real Estate & Construction
    In-Person

More Legal & Accounting Jobs

Find similar Legal Secretary jobs: