Legal Secretary
<p>A boutique San Francisco law firm is seeking a Litigation Secretary to support multiple attorneys with complex litigation matters. This is a dynamic contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file documents in state, federal, and appellate courts, including TOAs, TOCs, and exhibits.</li><li>Manage attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and travel arrangements.</li><li>Record and track deadlines through the firm’s docketing and calendar system.</li><li>Draft, proof, and finalize pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence.</li><li>Support discovery and trial preparation, including subpoenas, deposition summaries, and trial binders.</li><li>Perform administrative tasks such as time entry, expense reports, and new case memos.</li><li>Organize and maintain digital and physical case files; handle heavy document management.</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.</li><li>Provide support to multiple attorneys with varied needs across heavy litigation dockets.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>4+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys.</li><li>Proficiency in e-filing with state and federal courts, including motion practice and under-seal filings.</li><li>Strong knowledge of court rules and procedures.</li><li>Experience with calendaring programs (e.g., CompuLaw, TriTek, or Leap).</li><li>Document management system experience (iManage or similar).</li><li>Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.</li><li>Excellent proofreading, formatting, and organizational skills.</li><li>Professional demeanor with strong communication skills.</li><li>Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.</li><li>Willingness to support multiple attorneys with varied work styles and needs.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- San Francisco, CA
- onsite
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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27.71 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>A boutique San Francisco law firm is seeking a Litigation Secretary to support multiple attorneys with complex litigation matters. This is a dynamic contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file documents in state, federal, and appellate courts, including TOAs, TOCs, and exhibits.</li><li>Manage attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and travel arrangements.</li><li>Record and track deadlines through the firm’s docketing and calendar system.</li><li>Draft, proof, and finalize pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence.</li><li>Support discovery and trial preparation, including subpoenas, deposition summaries, and trial binders.</li><li>Perform administrative tasks such as time entry, expense reports, and new case memos.</li><li>Organize and maintain digital and physical case files; handle heavy document management.</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.</li><li>Provide support to multiple attorneys with varied needs across heavy litigation dockets.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-09-12T22:08:44Z