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Legal Secretary

United States, Santa Clara · Job Posted April 19, 2026
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Job Description

A larger mid‑size law firm in Santa Clara is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with 1+ year of litigation experience to support a busy litigation team. This role is ideal for someone with a mix of legal administrative and entry‑level litigation experience who is eager to contribute immediately in a fast‑paced, professional environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling active matters
  • Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
  • Assist with court filings and service of documents, including California state and federal e‑filing
  • Track deadlines, manage calendars, and maintain accurate case files and records
  • Support discovery processes, including organizing documents and preparing basic discovery materials
  • Coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings
  • Handle general legal administrative tasks such as file management, billing support, and client communication

Requirements

  • 1+ year of litigation experience in a law firm or legal environment
  • Prior legal administrative or legal assistant experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with California court procedures and litigation deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills

Nice to have

Paralegal certificate

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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