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File Clerk
<p>A boutique litigation law firm on the Peninsula is seeking a part-time File Clerk to join its team on an open-ended contract basis. This role is fully onsite in Burlingame, but the firm can accommodate shorter hours across five days or consolidate longer hours into fewer days, depending on the candidate’s preference. The File Clerk will work closely with the firm’s longtime litigation secretary to maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date case files and administrative systems. The ideal candidate learns quickly, enjoys being part of a team, and comes in with enough law firm background to confidently recognize common legal documents and filings (e.g., pleadings, motions, discovery).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Organize, maintain, and update physical and electronic case files</li><li>Assist with scanning, printing, labeling, and sorting legal documents</li><li>Support the litigation secretary with file management and administrative tasks</li><li>Ensure documents are properly routed, indexed, and stored</li><li>Retrieve files and documents for attorneys as needed</li><li>Assist with general office support as requested</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 1 year of law firm experience (required)</li><li>Ability to recognize common legal documents (e.g., pleadings, motions, discovery)</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Professional, reliable, and able to learn new processes quickly</li><li>Comfortable working onsite in a close-knit, team-based environment</li><li>Prior litigation exposure is a plus, but not required</li><li>Must be available to work 20 hours/week onsite in Burlingame, CA </li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional with at least one year of law firm experience who is looking to gain hands-on exposure in a collaborative, team-oriented environment - Apply today! </p>
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  • Burlingame, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 20.59 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A boutique litigation law firm on the Peninsula is seeking a part-time File Clerk to join its team on an open-ended contract basis. This role is fully onsite in Burlingame, but the firm can accommodate shorter hours across five days or consolidate longer hours into fewer days, depending on the candidate’s preference. The File Clerk will work closely with the firm’s longtime litigation secretary to maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date case files and administrative systems. The ideal candidate learns quickly, enjoys being part of a team, and comes in with enough law firm background to confidently recognize common legal documents and filings (e.g., pleadings, motions, discovery).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Organize, maintain, and update physical and electronic case files</li><li>Assist with scanning, printing, labeling, and sorting legal documents</li><li>Support the litigation secretary with file management and administrative tasks</li><li>Ensure documents are properly routed, indexed, and stored</li><li>Retrieve files and documents for attorneys as needed</li><li>Assist with general office support as requested</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-13T19:09:03Z

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