Legal Secretary

Our client, a nationally recognized firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their close-knit team in Berkeley. This is a fully onsite, temp-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong civil litigation background who enjoys supporting attorneys, managing priorities, and contributing wherever needed. While the primary focus is legal secretary support, the firm is also open to leveraging administrative and paralegal-related skills when helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, and case-related scheduling
• Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filing
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, and litigation documents
• Assist with discovery, document management, and trial preparation
• Prepare exhibits, binders, and hearing materials
• Answer incoming calls and provide general office administrative support
• Assist with document review, investigations, and other substantive case support as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Litigation Secretary
• Civil litigation experience required
• Strong knowledge of court filings and litigation procedures
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented approach
• Prior paralegal experience or training is a plus, but not required