California Legal Secretary

Job Summary

Providing immediate attorney support, the contract Legal Secretary will work fully remotely in San Diego, California, assisting up to four attorneys with administrative tasks, case management, and court filings during a coverage period.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support for multiple attorneys while maintaining workflow
• Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and manage deadlines using litigation calendaring tools
• Prepare and submit court filings and service documents in California state and federal courts

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years of recent legal secretarial experience supporting defense litigation matters
• Hands-on experience with e-filing and service procedures in California state courts and federal courts
• Working knowledge of California state and federal court rules, deadlines, and administrative procedures
• Proficiency with Milana calendaring software or a closely related litigation calendaring platform
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting with a proactive and detail-focused approach