Litigation Legal Secretary

Job description

A a well-established and growing plaintiff-side law firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team in Sacramento, California. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and wants to play an integral role in helping attorneys prepare complex personal injury cases for trial while building a long-term career with a collaborative team. What You'll Do as the Legal Secretary: Serve as the primary administrative support for attorneys handling plaintiff-side personal injury litigation Manage a high-volume litigation calendar using case management software Coordinate court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial schedules Draft and prepare pleadings, notices, subpoenas, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents File documents in California state and federal courts Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, medical providers, and process servers Schedule expert witnesses, depositions, and trial-related activities Review incoming correspondence and ensure all deadlines are calendared and communicated appropriately Maintain both electronic and physical case files Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including trial preparation Help ensure cases move efficiently while delivering outstanding client service Must-Haves as the Legal Secretary: Recent law firm experience within the past two years Experience supporting plaintiff or defense litigation matters Strong case management software experience (CasePeer experience is highly preferred) Excellent calendaring and deadline management skills Comfortable handling frequent client communication by phone, email, and text Experience drafting litigation documents and coordinating court filings Strong understanding of California court procedures and filing deadlines Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Professional communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude Ability to work full-time onsite in Sacramento, California Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Secretary: Personal injury litigation experience Experience supporting attorneys through trial Experience coordinating expert witnesses Discovery management experience Experience handling subpoenas and process service Familiarity with trial preparation and litigation support Experience using CasePeer or similar legal case management software This Role Offers: Base salary up to $90,000, with flexibility for the right candidate Opportunity to earn performance-based case bonuses Dedicated private office Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with a 3% employer match Two weeks of paid time off, with additional flexibility earned over time Stable Monday through Friday schedule (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Fun, collaborative office culture with regular team events and celebrations Firm-sponsored outings and annual team trips Long-term career growth, including support for paralegal education or law school for employees interested in advancing their careers Opportunity to work on significant, high-value personal injury cases that regularly proceed to trial