Job Description
Description
A national full-service litigation firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their San Francisco team and provide critical support as the office ramps up for a busy summer of trials. This is a full-time role with the potential to convert to a permanent position, though the firm is open to bringing someone on strictly for the trial period if preferred.The selected candidate will support a team of 3-4 attorneys on a variety of civil litigation matters. The firm is looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can independently manage litigation support tasks, and brings strong technical proficiency to the table.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Draft, format, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery
+ Create TOCs/TOAs using MS Word, Best Authority, or Westlaw Drafting Assistant
+ Manage court filings in state and federal courts via PACER, File& Serve Xpress, and One Legal
+ Handle case calendaring, deposition scheduling, and coordination with court reporters and interpreters
+ Prepare and finalize PDF documents (Bates stamping, redactions, OCR, bookmarks, e-signatures)
+ Communicate with clients and outside counsel; maintain case files in the firm's DMS
+ Provide traditional legal secretarial support: correspondence, phones, scheduling, and file maintenance
Requirements
Qualifications:
+ 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary in a law firm setting
+ Strong knowledge of civil procedure and local court rules
+ Proven ability to support trial-heavy caseloads
+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, iManage, and e-filing platforms
+ Familiarity with tools such as Westlaw Drafting Assistant, CompuLaw, Dropbox, DocuSign, and NextCloud
+ Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
This is a great opportunity to step into a key role during a high-volume period and demonstrate your value in a well-respected litigation firm. Candidates who are immediately available and confident in their litigation support skills are encouraged to apply.
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Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Summer work, Local area, Immediate start, Trial period,
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