Legal Secretary - Education, Government & Tribal Law Litigation

Procopio Cory Hargreaves•San Diego, CA

1d•$85,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Procopio is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support our busy and growing Education & Government and Tribal Law teams. This position is in our San Diego office and will be hybrid remote. The Legal Secretary will work closely with staff and attorneys and will have a variety of responsibilities.

Requirements

10+ years of Legal Secretary experience
Litigation experience
Strong skills in MS Office
Excellent word processing abilities
Experience with electronic court filing procedures
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Sound judgment
Critical thinking
Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Education & Government or Tribal Law attorneys

Responsibilities

Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing litigation documents in State and Federal, Administrative and Tribal Courts
Preparing and submitting conflict inquiries and new matter openings; preparing Engagement Agreements and Conflict Waiver letters
Managing attorney calendars, court deadlines, conference calls, hearings, depositions, meetings, and client communications
Preparing and organizing pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and hearing materials
Assisting with electronic court filings, service of documents, and maintaining litigation files
Assisting in enhancing attorneys' practice efficiency and productivity