We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice in San Francisco, California. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a demanding legal setting, brings strong commercial litigation knowledge, and can manage priorities with confidence and precision. The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping matters organized, filings on track, and attorneys well supported in a sophisticated, partner-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare, format, and revise litigation materials such as pleadings, motions, discovery documents, correspondence, and other court-related submissions. • Handle electronic filing for matters in state and federal courts, including trial and appellate filings, while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines. • Maintain organized electronic matter files and manage document workflows within the firm's records and document management systems. • Coordinate new matter intake and support ongoing file administration to ensure records remain accurate, accessible, and up to date. • Assist with attorney time entry, billing support, travel arrangements, and expense processing as part of daily practice operations. • Manage calendars and track important litigation deadlines, court dates, and related scheduling needs for assigned attorneys. • Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and internal staff to support efficient handling of active matters. • Provide dependable administrative and litigation support in a high-volume practice, taking initiative and maintaining ownership of assigned work.

• At least 5 years of litigation support experience, with a strong emphasis on commercial litigation matters. • Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting electronic filings in both state and federal courts. • Background supporting attorneys in a fast-paced, sophisticated litigation environment with multiple active matters. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Experience using document management and legal practice support systems; familiarity with NetDocs is helpful. • Knowledge of timekeeping and billing platforms, with Elite experience considered an advantage. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent attention to detail and sound organizational abilities.

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San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice in San Francisco, California. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a demanding legal setting, brings strong commercial litigation knowledge, and can manage priorities with confidence and precision. The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping matters organized, filings on track, and attorneys well supported in a sophisticated, partner-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare, format, and revise litigation materials such as pleadings, motions, discovery documents, correspondence, and other court-related submissions. • Handle electronic filing for matters in state and federal courts, including trial and appellate filings, while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines. • Maintain organized electronic matter files and manage document workflows within the firm's records and document management systems. • Coordinate new matter intake and support ongoing file administration to ensure records remain accurate, accessible, and up to date. • Assist with attorney time entry, billing support, travel arrangements, and expense processing as part of daily practice operations. • Manage calendars and track important litigation deadlines, court dates, and related scheduling needs for assigned attorneys. • Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and internal staff to support efficient handling of active matters. • Provide dependable administrative and litigation support in a high-volume practice, taking initiative and maintaining ownership of assigned work.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z