Litigation Legal Secretary, Robert Half

Litigation Legal Secretary

Robert Half

Location:

United States, San Francisco

Category:

Legal

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

A San Francisco-based law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to a partner with a busy litigation practice focused on intellectual property, commercial disputes, and bankruptcy matters. This contract-to-hire position will start as part-time (minimum 20 hours per week) and transition to full-time hours as the candidate ramps up. The role requires onsite work four days per week in the firm's San Francisco office, with one remote day per week.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare, format, proofread, and e-file legal documents in California state and federal courts
Maintain and track a litigation calendar
Draft, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and trial-related materials
Prepare and organize exhibits, deposition transcripts, TOCs, TOAs, and trial binders
Manage and maintain case files and litigation documents
Coordinate service of process, court filings, and case-related correspondence
Assist with trial preparation
Enter and track attorney time, assist with billing coordination, and process expense reports
Provide administrative and legal support

Requirements:

3+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary in a law firm setting
Proficiency in California and Federal court litigation procedures, including local San Francisco court rules
Extensive experience with e-filing (state and federal courts) and litigation calendaring
Strong legal document formatting skills, including TOCs, TOAs, pleadings, and motions
Advanced Microsoft Word skills, with experience in templates, styles, and legal formatting
Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines independently
Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced litigation environment
Familiarity with intellectual property litigation, commercial disputes, and bankruptcy litigation is a plus
Experience with discovery and legal research is beneficial but not required

Nice to have:

Familiarity with intellectual property litigation, commercial disputes, and bankruptcy litigation
Experience with discovery and legal research

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 21, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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