Legal Secretary

DNA Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a team of attorneys in its San Francisco office. You will draft and file legal documents, manage complex court filings, and oversee engagement letters while maintaining meticulous matter files.

The role requires strong litigation experience, proficiency with state and federal e-filing, and advanced Microsoft Office skills. A fast-paced, high-performance environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal secretarial experience (litigation strongly preferred).
• Minimum 2 years supporting a billing attorney.
• Strong experience with state and federal e-filing (required).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing procedures.
• Open new matters, run conflict checks, and prepare engagement letters.
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities (TOC/TOA).
• Assist with billing functions, including time entry and proforma edits.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files within the firm’s document management system.
• Coordinate depositions, court appearances, travel, and meetings.
• Liaise with court reporters, vendors, and internal departments.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Billing support

E-filing (state & federal)

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Typing speed 60+ WPM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

An internationally recognized and award-winning law firm is seeking a highly experienced Legal Secretary to join its San Francisco office, supporting a team of attorneys in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing procedures
• Open new matters, run conflict checks, and prepare engagement letters
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities (TOC/TOA)
• Assist with billing functions, including time entry and proforma edits
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files within the firm’s document management system
• Coordinate depositions, court appearances, travel, and meetings
• Liaise with court reporters, vendors, and internal departments
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of legal secretarial experience (litigation strongly preferred)
• Minimum 2 years supporting a billing attorney
• Strong experience with state and federal e-filing (required)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM with high accuracy