<p>We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team on a Contract basis in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bankruptcy law, particularly Chapter 7 and 11 cases, and be comfortable managing legal filings, client interactions, and case documentation. This position is 100% on-site and requires someone who is detail oriented and adept at handling sensitive client situations with care and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and file bankruptcy petitions, with a focus on Chapter 7 and 11 cases, using BestCase and Jubilee software.</p><p>• Manage federal court filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines and legal standards.</p><p>• Organize and maintain client case files, utilizing case management tools such as Clio and Dropbox.</p><p>• Communicate with clients, including those in emotionally charged situations, to provide updates and address concerns.</p><p>• Draft and review legal documents, such as petitions and other court-related paperwork.</p><p>• Coordinate schedules and deadlines through effective calendar management.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys and other staff to ensure smooth case progression and resolution.</p><p>• Utilize Excel for tracking case data and managing related documentation.</p><p>• Handle filings with the appropriate courts and agencies, including electronic submissions.</p><p>• Provide administrative support to ensure the office operates efficiently and meets client expectations.</p>
<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>Reputable firm is seeking a legal admin assistant for their office in San Rafael, California. As a legal admin assistant, you will assist attorneys with a variety of secretarial tasks, manage client files, answer phones, and maintain the Confidentiality Agreement program. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in document revisions, formatting, and finalizing</p><p>• Prepare and manage engagement letters</p><p>• Manage and organize client files efficiently</p><p>• Answer phone calls professionally and promptly</p><p>• Circulate letters and other legal documents via email and physical mail</p><p>• Circulate documents for execution via DocuSign</p><p>• Handle the administrative management of the Confidentiality Agreement program</p><p>• Utilize management systems and Microsoft Office Suites effectively</p><p>• Perform billing functions and calendar management</p><p>• Format documents using ProLaw and PDF</p><p>• Proofread and draft legal documents as required.</p>
<p>Established San Francisco law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Secretary to support their growing practice. This role requires an experienced individual with a deep understanding of litigation processes and filing procedures across multiple patent venues. Join a dynamic team that values precision, efficiency, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in Intellectual Property litigation.</p><p>• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and patent filings.</p><p>• File legal documents in various patent venues, such as NDCal, CDCal, WDTex, EDTex, and DDel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.</p><p>• Maintain organized case files and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions.</p><p>• Handle time entries and billing processes with attention to detail.</p><p>• Liaise with clients and external parties to facilitate communication and case progress.</p><p>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks, including notary public services and document management.</p><p>• Support partners in building and expanding their Intellectual Property practice.</p>
<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>
