Job Description
Job Title – Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist
Company Location – San Diego, CA
Hybrid | Full Time | Direct Hire Placement
Salary – $85k - $120k
Job Summary of the Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist position
Integr8staff has an immediate need for an experienced Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist to provide litigation support for partners in Real Estate/Land Use Practice and Labor & Employment Practice group.
Responsibilities of the Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist position
Format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, scan, and transmit legal documents
Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
e-Filing – State and Federal
Schedule depositions with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court reporters
Create pleading/discovery binders, indexing and filing documents, organize and file case documents
Utilize docketing/calendaring department to track court and filing deadlines
Manage and plan calendar of all appointments, conferences and meetings, including important litigation deadlines
Daily review and prioritization of client correspondence and communications
Schedule conference calls and on-site/off-site meetings
Arrange and coordinate travel arrangements
Client intakes, conflicts checks and preparation of engagement letters
Attorney timesheets, expense summaries and client bills
Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
Requirements of the Litigation Secretary/Practice Specialist position
10+ years of litigation experience in a law firm
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
NetDocs experience required
Extensive knowledge of litigation (e-filings) and trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and appellate court procedures, and federal and state court rules.
Excellent technical, organizational and administrative skills as well as strong interpersonal relationships skills.
Strong calendaring skills (as to court deadlines)
Proficiency in Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Suite as well as Adobe Acrobat
Type 75+ wpm and have excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation
Ability to learn new skills and systems quickly
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.