Legal Secretary

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

. Provide administrative support to attorneys .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in litigation support, particularly in personal injury and construction defect cases, with a strong proficiency in e-filing and case management. Exhibits excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation-Focused Legal Secretary ExperienceCalifornia Litigation ExperienceE-Filing in State and Federal CourtsCase Management and DocketingProficiency in Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Pleadings PreparationDiscovery ManagementMotion PreparationE-DiscoveryDocument ReviewExhibit PreparationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsFamiliarity with State and Federal RulesKnowledge of Court of Appeals Procedures

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten Communication SkillsAbility to Thrive in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

Milana Calendaring Program

Industry Keywords

Personal Injury LitigationConstruction Defect LitigationAdministrative ProceduresFiling and Serving DocumentsCalifornia Courts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to attorneys
Work independently on pleadings, discovery, motion preparation and e-discovery
File and serve documents in California and out-of-state courts, including e-filing in state and federal courts
Handle case management, docketing, e-discovery, document review, and exhibit preparation
Support litigation matters involving personal injury and construction/construction defect litigation

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience working as a litigation-focused legal secretary
Prior California litigation experience
Significant primary experience in personal injury and construction/construction defect litigation
Familiarity with the State and Federal Rules and Administrative Procedures
Experience filing and serving in California and out-of-state courts
Experience e-filing in state and federal courts
Familiarity with Court of Appeals procedures is preferred but not required
Ability to provide administrative support to attorneys
Ability to work independently on pleadings, discovery, motion preparation and e-discovery
Knowledge of case management, docketing, e-discovery, document review, and exhibit preparation
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Experience using Milana calendaring program is beneficial
Excellent analytical and written communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment
Cover letter and resume required for consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
PTO
Disability insurance
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Friendly, business casual environment
Competitive salary