Litigation Legal Assistant

DNA Partners; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners, an internationally recognized law firm in San Francisco, seeks a highly experienced Legal Secretary to support a team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

You will draft and format legal documents, manage court filings, and handle billing tasks. The role requires strong MS Office skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines with a 60+ WPM typing speed.

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).
• 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

Litigation experience

Billing support

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Typing 60 WPM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

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

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