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York Law Corporation

Legal Secretary

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$33.65 - $43.27/hr

About the Position We are seeking a Legal Secretary with Civil Litigation and strong Litigation ... Knowledge of Rules of Court (Federal, State, and local court rules). * Checking of tentative ruling ...

gpac

Litigation Secretary

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties * Support attorneys with day-to-day case management Qualifications: * Prior litigation secretary or legal secretary experience

Trueseek

Legal Secretary

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Review notices, court filings, and correspondence to identify and record key dates Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in a law firm setting, preferably as a legal secretary or docketing ...

Frontline Source Group

Legal Secretary

Austin, TX · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

Coordinate and schedule appointments, depositions, and court appearances. Work closely with ... Legal Secretary Background Profile: Associate's degree in Legal Studies or a related field is a ...

York Law Corporation

Legal Secretary

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$33.65 - $43.27/hr

About the Position We are seeking a Legal Secretary with Civil Litigation and strong Litigation ... Knowledge of Rules of Court (Federal, State, and local court rules). Checking of tentative ruling ...

Pyramid Consulting

Legal Secretary

Brea, CA · On-site

$45K - $62K/yr

Legal Secretary Immediate need for a talented Legal Secretary with experience in the Insurance ... Maintains a working knowledge of filing fees, filing periods, court peculiarities and procedural ...

Trueseek

Legal Secretary

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Review notices, court filings, and correspondence to identify and record key dates Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in a law firm setting, preferably as a legal secretary or docketing ...

Robert Half

Legal Secretary

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys in a fast-paced ... The position involves managing critical deadlines, preparing court-related documents, and helping ...

CB Consulting Group

Litigation Secretary

Boston, MA · On-site

Litigation Secretary Boston civil litigation law firm seeks Legal Secretary to join their busy team ... Calendaring court dates * E-Filing with state and local courts * A broad understanding of the ...

Pyramid Corporation

Legal Secretary

Brea, CA · On-site

$45K - $62K/yr

Legal Secretary Immediate need for a talented Legal Secretary with experience in the Insurance ... Maintains a working knowledge of filing fees, filing periods, court peculiarities and procedural ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Legal Secretary I/II

South Lake Tahoe, CA · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Legal Secretary I/II The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service ... Calendar and schedule court dates, meetings, and appointments for attorneys, court officers, and ...

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How much do court secretary jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for court secretary in the United States is $45,945.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $52,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a court secretary?

Court secretaries are administrative professionals who support the daily operations of a court. They are responsible for managing court documents, scheduling hearings, preparing legal correspondence, and maintaining accurate records of proceedings. Court secretaries play a crucial role in ensuring that the court runs efficiently by assisting judges, attorneys, and other court staff. Their work requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a court secretary, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Court Secretary, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of legal terminology, generally supported by a high school diploma or relevant associate degree. Familiarity with legal management software, transcription equipment, and court filing systems is typically required. Excellent written and verbal communication, discretion, and the ability to multitask are essential soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring accurate record-keeping, efficient court operations, and maintaining confidentiality in a legal environment.

What are some of the common challenges faced by a court secretary, and how can they be managed effectively?

Court Secretaries often manage a high volume of sensitive documents and are responsible for ensuring that court records are accurate and up-to-date. One common challenge is balancing multiple tasks, such as preparing court dockets, scheduling hearings, and responding to inquiries from legal professionals and the public, all within tight deadlines. Effective time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role. Building strong communication with judges, attorneys, and other court staff helps facilitate smooth workflow and reduces the risk of errors.

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Legal Secretary

Sacramento, CA • On-site

York Law Corporation
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$33.65 - $43.27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About the Position
We are seeking a Legal Secretary with Civil Litigation and strong Litigation Calendaring experience. The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years or more of legal office experience, including civil litigation, secretarial, and legal calendaring. The ideal candidate is proficient at litigation calendaring, is a whiz at formatting and creating legal pleadings, is proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
Why Choose Our Team?
Join our team at York Law Firm and be a part of our mission of handling elder abuse cases, representing injured or abused seniors and their families. Working with our team goes beyond legal procedures; it's about holding negligent and fraudulent defendant facilities accountable while ultimately providing our clients with justice that brings closure and resolution for a broken long-term care industry.
Recognizing the significance of each team member's contribution, we invite thoughtful and experienced legal professionals to join us on this mission. As our Senior Legal Secretary, you will have the opportunity to assist our Attorneys in supporting our litigation practice and ensuring quality results.
Responsibilities:
  • Manages civil litigation calendar to ensure all litigation deadlines and appearances are accurately and timely entered, as well as updated with any changes.
  • Experience with legal calendaring systems to track and report all deadlines, limitations, and appearances. Calculate rule-based deadlines, confirm calendaring deadlines, and provide weekly calendar reports to the team.
  • Experience with legal case management software (e.g., Clio, Case Peer, Filevine, Smart Advocate, etc.)
  • Experience with formatting legal briefs and other legal documents for filing with state and federal courts, and knowledge of court filing procedures.
  • Experience with formatting legal pleadings, motions, appellate briefs, table of contents, table of authorities, and proper legal case citations.
  • Review documents to be filed for form and procedural compliance. Research and advise attorneys about local court rules and applicable filing procedures.
  • Knowledge of Rules of Court (Federal, State, and local court rules).
  • Checking of tentative ruling and track deadlines, such as Subpoenas
  • Review of all daily incoming mail, email, and faxes for triggering events.
  • Arrange for conference room bookings, seminar registration, and travel.
  • Setting up Court Calls, court reporters, and videographers' appearances.
  • Knowledge and experience with state and federal rules for electronic and hardcopy filings, ensuring all court filings are timely and accepted.
  • Experience with the service of all filed pleadings, motions, discovery, and related legal documents.
  • Assist with maintaining the firm's legal case management database to ensure data fields are updated regularly, as well as ensure attorneys' electronic registration and filing credentials are updated and maintained.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 7 years of prior law firm experience as a legal secretary in a California-based civil litigation practice, with calendaring software experience required.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience with court filing and knowledge of California and Federal civil court rules (including California Code of Civil Procedure and California Rules of Court) is required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and court-related systems (e.g. PACER and state court systems) is required.
  • 5+ years of experience with California-based civil litigation legal calendaring systems and calculating rule-based deadlines.
  • Experience with Legal Case Management Systems (e.g., Filevine, Clio, Case Peer, Smart Advocate, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and business writing skills
  • Ability to work and think independently.
  • Knowledge of legal formats, procedures, and terminology.
  • Graduation from high school or GED; some college or business school is preferred.

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 8 paid court holidays
  • Vacation and sick time

Pay: $33.65-$43.27 DOE (Hourly, Non-exempt)
As a part of our hiring process and in accordance with applicable laws, York Law Firm will conduct a lawful background check after a conditional offer of employment is made. This background check may include verification of employment history, education, professional licenses and references. For roles where legally permissible, consumer credit report and/or driving record may also be reviewed

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