Litigation Legal Secretary

DNA Partners; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

DNA Partners, an internationally recognized law firm in San Francisco, is seeking a highly experienced Legal Secretary to support a team of attorneys in a challenging, high-performance environment.

This role involves drafting and proofreading documents, managing court filings, and providing comprehensive administrative support. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal secretarial experience, strong e-filing skills, and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing.
• Open new matters, run conflict checks, and prepare engagement letters.
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Authorities.
• Assist with billing functions, including time entry.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files.
• Coordinate depositions, court appearances, travel, and meetings.
• Liaise with court reporters and vendors.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys.

Conhecimentos

Legal secretarial experience

Billing support

E-filing experience

Microsoft Office skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Typing speed

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

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.

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

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