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Legal Secretary

United States, San Jose Employment contract · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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We’re seeking a seasoned legal secretary with litigation experience for a contract‑to‑hire role based in San Jose. This position supports attorneys handling complex matters in state and federal court and offers a bonus hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, and comfortable supporting multiple attorneys in a fast‑paced litigation environment.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in state and federal court litigation matters
  • Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and formatting requirements, including motion and trial filings
  • Extensive experience with calendaring, deadline tracking, and electronic filing systems such as ECF, PACER, OneLegal, First Legal, or similar platforms
  • Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience using litigation support tools including Law Toolbox, Lexis, transcript management software, and electronic discovery databases
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting

What we offer

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

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