<p>A well-regarded San Francisco-based litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy team of 5–6 attorneys on a remote, long-term, contract-to-hire basis. This position is open due to the current secretary being on intermittent leave, with the potential to transition to full-time employment based on performance and fit.</p><p>The firm handles a wide range of complex civil litigation matters, including high-profile work for public and private clients such as the City of San Francisco and PG& E. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, highly organized, and experienced with Filevine, and must be comfortable stepping into a high-volume desk with limited onboarding and supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, revise, and finalize litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and appellate briefs</li><li>E-file documents in California state, federal, and appellate courts</li><li>Format filings in compliance with court-specific rules and procedures</li><li>Create and finalize TOAs/TOCs; perform cite checking and proofreading</li><li>Manage complex litigation calendars and court deadlines using Filevine </li><li>Monitor incoming case communications and intake new assignments via Filevine</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic case files; support ongoing trial preparation</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys across multiple litigation matters in a remote environment</li><li>No billing, transcription, or dictation required</li></ul><p> </p>

<p><em>This position requires someone who can prioritize proactively, manage a reactive inbox with a high volume of document requests, and handle calendaring across multiple attorneys. Candidates who have supported fast-paced litigation environments with minimal supervision will be best positioned to succeed.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience in a law firm setting</li><li>Strong working knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and e-filing requirements</li><li>Advanced document formatting and cite-checking skills</li><li>Proven experience preparing TOAs, TOCs, and court-compliant filings</li><li>Hands-on experience using Filevine (strongly preferred) </li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro (Bates stamping, PDF prep, digital formatting)</li><li>Ability to independently manage a heavy caseload and handle competing priorities</li><li>Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills</li></ul><p>Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. The firm is interviewing this week and will move quickly to onboard the right candidate. If you're an experienced litigation secretary with Filevine experience and the ability to manage a high-volume remote desk, we want to hear from you.</p>

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