Legal Secretary

Michael Page; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience with high-profile cases

Mentorship and professional development

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious San Francisco law firm is seeking an Entry Level Administrative Support to manage schedules, prepare legal documents, and assist attorneys. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about legal processes. This role offers hands-on experience and opportunities for mentorship in a collaborative environment, with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong time-management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interactions.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Eager to learn legal procedures and grow within the field.
• Proactive attitude in supporting attorneys and team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and schedule meetings.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain case files and records.
• Assist with client communications and routine inquiries.
• Support attorneys in preparation for hearings and meetings.
• Perform filing, scanning, and data entry tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Time-management skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professional discretion

Job description

This range is provided by Michael Page. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

This role provides essential administrative support to attorneys at a dynamic law firm. Responsibilities include managing schedules, preparing and proofreading legal documents, organizing case files, and assisting with basic client communications. This role is ideal for someone organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about legal processes in a fast-paced environment.

The law firm is a prestigious San Francisco-based practice known for handling high-profile corporate, litigation, and intellectual property matters. It prides itself on a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation, client service, and professional development are highly valued, offering employees exposure to complex legal work and opportunities to build meaningful careers.

Description

• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain case files, records, and discovery materials.
• Assist with client communications and respond to routine inquiries.
• Support attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, and data entry.

Profile

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Eager to learn about legal procedures and develop a career in law.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to anticipate the needs of attorneys and the team.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a prestigious San Francisco law firm.
• Mentorship and professional development to grow within the legal field.
• Exposure to high-profile cases and complex legal work.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Potential for career advancement within the firm.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Administrative and Support Services

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