Job Description
Job Description
About firm: We are a leading California law firm with a strong focus on labor, employment, and education law, proudly represents public agencies throughout the state. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our San Diego office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality legal work in a collaborative and professional environment.
Position Overview:
The Legal Secretary will provide critical administrative and secretarial support to attorneys. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in managing litigation processes with precision and efficiency.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Prepare, format, edit, and proofread all legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and discovery, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.
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Generate Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities in accordance with the Bluebook and the California Style Manual.
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Prepares and finalizes all exhibits for service and filing, ensuring compliance with all applicable court rules.
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File and serve documents in federal and state courts (including e-filing).
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Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and deadlines.
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Handle correspondence with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed.
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Coordinate meetings, appointments, conferences and travel arrangements.
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Manage and organize case files within the firm's document management system, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
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Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, trial binders, and witness lists.
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Conduct legal research regarding court rules and deadlines.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 5 years of legal secretary experience with a focus on litigation.
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Proficiency in legal terminology, litigation procedures, and court rules, with advanced knowledge of both state and federal courts.
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Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
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Experienced with legal software and e-filing systems (e.g., PACER, OneLegal).
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Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in labor and employment law is a plus.
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Knowledge of PERB and OAH procedures.
Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.
Company Description
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.