What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Secretary position at Eastridge?
Eastridge Workforce Solutions currently have a great opportunity for a Litigation Secretary at a San Diego-based law firm. This position will report to three attorneys focusing on litigation defense work. The employee can work full-remote if living in San Diego.
Job Responsibilities
- File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing and complex litigation filings
- Calendar court and litigation-related deadlines, in state, and federal cases
- Organize and accurately maintain physical and electronic documents and files in a timely manner. Creates and maintains working files and binders as requested. Utilizes Firm-provided software to accurately store email messages, and maintain and retrieve files.
- Schedule depositions, meetings, and other calendar commitments for attorneys
- Provides backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteers for overflow work assignments when time permits and actively seeks to maximize productivity and promote teamwork.
Job Requirements
- Solid knowledge of California and federal court rules for filing & serving discovery, motions, and pleadings.
- Experience with document management systems such as iManage, ProLaw, and Excel and a plus
- High proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel) is required.
- This position can be hybrid or onsite, Monday-Friday. The position requires living and working in San Diego County. You must also possess excellent attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task.
Experience
- A minimum of five years of state and federal litigation secretary experience is required
- Currently living in San Diego County
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision as well as 401(k) and generous vacation time in addition to a fully remote schedule.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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