Litigation Secretary

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing is seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to join a leading San Francisco law firm. The role provides high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities cover calendars, filings in CA courts, ECF filings, document formatting, trial prep, and billing support; hybrid schedule requires three days onsite in San Francisco, with a salary range of $80,000–$120,000 depending on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys and/or paralegals.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and calendaring requirements.
• Hands-on experience independently handling state and federal e-filings.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat proficiency.
• Experience with legal technology such as iManage, PacerPro, Compulaw, Best Authority, Lexis, or Westlaw is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, meetings, and litigation-related scheduling.
• Prepare, file, and serve documents in California state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Handle ECF filings, including public and sealed filings.
• Prepare and format legal documents, including Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Maintain client and matter files and assist with document production.
• Support trial preparation and related logistics.
• Assist with time entry, billing, expenses, and other administrative needs.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendaring & scheduling

Document preparation

E-filing (state & federal)

Organization & proofreading

Communication

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

iManage

PacerPro

Compulaw

Best Authority

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to join its San Francisco office. This position will provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, meetings, and litigation-related scheduling
• Prepare, file, and serve documents in California state, federal, and appellate courts
• Handle ECF filings, including public and sealed filings
• Prepare and format legal documents, including Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Maintain client and matter files and assist with document production
• Support trial preparation and related logistics
• Assist with time entry, billing, expenses, and other administrative needs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys and/or paralegals
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and calendaring requirements
• Hands-on experience independently handling state and federal e-filings
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat proficiency
• Experience with legal technology such as iManage, PacerPro, Compulaw, Best Authority, Lexis, or Westlaw is preferred

This is a hybrid opportunity requiring three days per week onsite in San Francisco, with a base salary range of $80,000–$120,000, depending on experience and qualifications.