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City of Stockton

LEGAL SECRETARY

Stockton, CA · On-site

$60K - $84K/yr

The Legal Secretary will work in the Office of the City Attorney The Office of the City Attorney ... Special Requirements - May require occasional weekend or evening work; Emotional/Psychological ...

City of Stockton, CA

LEGAL SECRETARY

Stockton, CA · On-site

$60K - $84K/yr

The Legal Secretary will work in the Office of the City Attorney. The Office of the City Attorney ... Special Requirements - May require occasional weekend or evening work; * Emotional/Psychological ...

SKYWHEEL LAW APC

Legal Secretary

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$22 - $35/hr

Legal Secretary SKYWHEEL LAW APC Full-time | On-site | Newport Beach, California $22-$35 per hour, depending on experience SKYWHEEL LAW APC is seeking an experienced, highly organized Legal Secretary ...

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Trueseek

Legal Secretary

Berkeley, CA

$75K - $95K/yr

We're seeking a Legal Secretary with strong calendaring experience: an ideal opportunity for a legal secretary who enjoys structure and accuracy and is ready to focus on a dedicated calendaring role ...

Trueseek

Legal Secretary

Los Angeles, CA

$75K - $95K/yr

We're seeking a Legal Secretary with strong calendaring experience: an ideal opportunity for a legal secretary who enjoys structure and accuracy and is ready to focus on a dedicated calendaring role ...

BMC//LAW

Legal Secretary

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

BMC Law is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys handling complex commercial, transportation, employment, and financial services litigation.

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Robert Half

Legal Secretary

Irvine, CA · On-site

$35.63 - $41.25/hr

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a respected law firm in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position will provide essential support to litigation attorneys handling ...

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LA Business Personnel

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Legal Secretary

Encino, CA · On-site

$25 - $26.50/hr

Legal Secretary Location: Encino, CA Practice Area: Real Estate Law (Transactional & Litigation) Employment Type: Part-Time About the Firm Our client is a well-established real estate law practice ...

Veracity Solutions

Legal Secretary III

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Legal Secretary III Position We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary III to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys within the Legal Department in Walnut Creek ...

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Veracity Solutions

Legal Secretary III

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Legal Secretary III Position We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary III to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys within the Legal Department in Walnut Creek ...

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ACCO Engineered Systems

Legal Secretary

Pasadena, CA · Hybrid

$48K - $65K/yr

The Legal Secretary is responsible for managing, directing, and executing a wide range of high-level corporate, legal, and compliance obligations for the business and its subsidiaries. This position ...

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 Calendaring experience. The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years or more of legal office ...

A&M Law APC

Legal Secretary

Encino, CA

$19 - $21/hr

Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Secretary to join our team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of our attornies, providing support and ...

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How much do weekend legal secretary jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend legal secretary in California is $52,580.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,400.00 and $59,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend legal secretary?

A Weekend Legal Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to lawyers and legal teams during weekends. Responsibilities typically include preparing legal documents, managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and handling client communications. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of legal terminology. It is ideal for individuals who prefer weekend work or are looking to supplement their weekday job.

What are the typical duties and responsibilities of a weekend legal secretary?

As a Weekend Legal Secretary, your main responsibilities often include preparing legal documents, managing incoming correspondence, organizing case files, and scheduling appointments for attorneys who require support outside regular business hours. You may also be tasked with reviewing documents for accuracy, coordinating with clients or court personnel, and ensuring all urgent matters are addressed promptly. While the weekend role may involve working independently, you’ll frequently collaborate remotely with other secretaries and attorneys to maintain workflow continuity. This position is essential for law firms that handle time-sensitive matters or provide extended client service, making your contributions highly valued.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend legal secretary?

A Weekend Legal Secretary should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in legal terminology, often supported by prior legal secretarial experience or relevant certification. Familiarity with legal management software, document preparation tools, and calendaring systems is typically required in this role. Excellent communication, discretion, and adaptability are important soft skills that set top candidates apart. These skills are vital for efficiently supporting attorneys, managing sensitive information, and ensuring legal processes continue smoothly outside of standard business hours.

Are legal secretaries in demand?

Legal secretaries are generally in steady demand due to ongoing needs for administrative support in law firms and legal departments. Employment prospects depend on the region and the size of the legal market, with skills in office management, legal software, and strong organizational abilities being valuable. Job growth is expected to be stable as legal offices continue to require administrative assistance.

How many hours does a weekend legal secretary work?

A weekend legal secretary typically works part-time hours during weekends, often ranging from 4 to 8 hours per day, depending on the employer's needs. The schedule may vary, but weekend roles generally involve fewer hours than full-time weekday positions and may require flexibility for court deadlines or client meetings.

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Legal Secretary

CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC

Lamont, CA • On-site

$22.56 - $34.41/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

WHO WE ARE: California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is an anti-poverty law firm that dismantles unjust systems through community lawyering in California's historically rural areas. We work with people priced out of private legal representation so they can uphold civil rights in housing, employment, health, and public education. Through our 17 Rural Justice Centers, communities can access a broad range of legal tools, including direct legal services, place-based advocacy to expand equity in civic institutions, and specialized litigation to advance civil rights.
  • Position: Legal Secretary
  • Experience: 1 + years of experience as a Legal Secretary or equivalent experience providing administrative support
  • Application Deadline: Open until filled
  • Location: Hybrid - Lamont
  • Other: FLSA Non-Exempt, Union Position, Full-Time

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Drafts a variety of legal correspondence, forms, petitions, pleadings, motions, and discovery and informational material.
  • Types, reviews, and independently composes outgoing correspondence to ensure all legal documents/enclosures are in proper processing order and that correspondence is grammatically correct.
  • Files documents with the court and stay updated with changes in local court rules and procedural requirements for litigation.
  • Maintains records relating to legal matters in process and ensures that legal requirements and deadlines are met.
  • Performs various responsible secretarial duties such as setting up and/or maintaining filing systems and appointment calendars, answering inquiries over the phone or in person, and managing secretarial and administrative details with minimum direction.
  • Operates a variety of office machines.
  • Input case and project information into CMS, including time records, calendaring, and other information as directed.
  • Provides support to and works closely with the CEI Administrative Legal Secretary as needed.
  • Assists with library maintenance.
  • Performs other normal law office duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • At least one year of legal secretarial experience or equivalent.
  • Type 55-60 w.p.m.
  • Knowledge of computer software, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows.
  • WordPerfect, Microsoft Office Suite, Table of Authorities, Internet & email skills.
  • Ability to learn data entry and correctly enter information into CRLA's case management system.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn and obtain proficiency in all office equipment functions such as copiers, fax, and scanners.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all CRLA staff, clients, and community organizations.
  • Ability to maintain client confidentiality at all times.
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish) with a strong preference for candidates who are trilingual in an Indigenous Latin American language.

Preferred Education and Experience--A highly qualified and desirable candidate would also have the following:
  • Experience working with low-income families and communities.
  • Experience in a non-profit legal services environment.
  • Prior experience in legal services.
  • Experience working with Indigenous Latin American communities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
We offer a diverse, family-friendly environment and compensation based on competitive public interest salaries; generous benefits package which includes 100% employer-covered medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage; and 401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution effective immediately. Generous paid leave policy which includes; 15 days of sick leave, 12 days of wellness day off, 15 holidays each year, and vacation (accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one year of service at CRLA). This is a union position (Legal Service Workers for Rural California "LSWRC" ), and the estimated starting hourly range for this position is $22.56 - $34.41 (placement in the range is primarily determined by years of related experience). The employee may qualify for a multilingual differential pay of $70 for oral and $50 for written, on a pay period basis.
CRLA requires that all employees are Fully Vaccinated, defined as a CDC-approved COVID vaccination and one booster shot. This offer is contingent on meeting this requirement. The complete vaccination policy, including the process for reasonable allowable accommodations, is available for your review upon request.
APPLICATION:
CRLA invites all applicants to submit their resume and in their cover letter a statement about how their unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.
California Rural Legal Assistance thrives on our diversity and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.

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