<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>
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Hartford, Connecticut. This role is perfect for an organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong background in litigation defense and a minimum of three years of experience in the legal field. The ideal candidate will excel in managing deadlines, maintaining schedules, and supporting attorneys with administrative and procedural tasks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and manage court filings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.<br>• Handle e-filing processes for various jurisdictions, maintaining compliance with court requirements.<br>• Coordinate and maintain attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling meetings, hearings, and deadlines.<br>• Transcribe dictation and draft legal documents with attention to detail.<br>• Provide administrative support for defense litigation cases, including document management and correspondence.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and attorneys to facilitate case progress.<br>• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files for easy access and reference.<br>• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of required documents.<br>• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics.
<p>We are on the lookout for a diligent and high energy Litigation Secretary to join a growing law firm in San Francisco, California. As a Legal Secretary, your role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys, facilitating meetings, managing attorneys' calendars and handling court filings. This role operates within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity to engage with various aspects of the legal process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Traveling to and attending trials with the Partner.</p><p>• Providing administrative and clerical support to Litigation Attorneys in relation to their cases and clients</p><p>• Drafting and editing correspondence, memos, and other legal documents</p><p>• Handling court filings and e-filings</p><p>• Facilitating meetings, depositions, and client calls</p><p>• Maintaining attorneys' calendars and coordinating with the records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters</p><p>• Entering and editing attorney time as necessary</p><p>• Utilizing strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and deadlines</p><p>• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills in communication with clients, attorneys, and courts</p><p>• Displaying strong word processing and formatting skills, including experience generating tables of contents and tables of authorities</p><p>• Independently e-filing in accordance with court rules</p><p>• Leveraging civil litigation experience and knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills required for this role include Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation Experience, e-Filing, Court Filing, Courts - Federal, Courts - State, and Managing Calendar.</p>
<p><strong><em>Top Downtown LA Law Firm Seeks Experienced Legal Secretary</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>A firm with a strong litigation practice is seeking a <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> to join their team. The firm is known for its high-caliber attorneys, collaborative environment, and long-standing reputation in state and federal court matters. This role will support a group of 4 attorneys in litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>Legal Secretary Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage litigation calendaring deadlines (secretaries handle their own calendaring).</li><li>File both hard copy and electronic court documents in state and federal courts.</li><li>Prepare subpoenas and request medical records.</li><li>Draft pleadings, including TOAs and TOCs.</li><li>Research and ensure compliance with state and federal rules of court.</li><li>Handle filings for MSJs (motions for summary judgment).</li><li>Schedule depositions, court reporters, and travel for attorneys.</li><li>Enter attorneys’ billable time accurately.</li><li>Utilize NetDocs as the document management system.</li></ul><p>Hours:</p><p>Standard schedule is 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Overtime is rare but may be required depending on deadlines.</p><p>Perks:</p><p>We have successfully placed multiple legal secretaries with this firm—several have been there for years and thrive in the supportive culture.</p><p>Salary:</p><p>Up to $95K base salary, commensurate with experience.</p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additional benefits such as 401(k), paid time off, and firmwide perks.</p><p><strong><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></strong></p>
<p><strong>Defense Firm Seeks Legal Secretary HYBRID onsite</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Legal Secretary responsibilities:</p><ul><li>3:1 desk</li><li>Calendaring, drafting pleadings, TOA’s & TOC’s, scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings</li><li>Calendaring program syncs with Outlook</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Legal Secretary hours:</p><ul><li>8:30-5:00 or 9-5:30 w/ 1 hour lunch</li><li>7.5 hour day</li><li>3 days onsite (after 90 day training period)</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Benefits:</li><li>HMO is 100% paid for employee. Can upgrade plans.</li><li>Kicks in 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.</li><li>401k kicks in after 1 year of employment</li><li>Parking or monthly transportation allowance</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p><strong><em>We placed an attorney a year ago and he LOVES it here! Exciting cases and work! </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
