Litigation Secretary

LHH; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide exceptional administrative support to high-performing attorneys. This role requires strong organization skills and a detail-oriented approach, with responsibilities including drafting legal documents and coordinating calendar logistics. The position offers a competitive salary, a hybrid work environment, and the chance to work within a dynamic legal team.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of legal secretarial experience.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong communication skills and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and finalizing legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing court filings including e-filing.
• Coordinating calendars and meetings for attorneys.

Skills

Communication

Detail Oriented

Client-Service Mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

NetDocs

Best Authority

CompuLaw/ProLaw

Aderant

Job description

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Are you a seasoned legal support professional ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and collaborative legal team? LHH is partnering with a respected law firm in San Francisco to find a Legal Secretary who thrives in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional administrative support to high-performing attorneys.

What You’ll Do: You’ll be the organizational backbone for a team of attorneys, ensuring seamless operations and top-tier client service. Your day-to-day will include:

• Drafting, editing, and finalizing legal documents, correspondence, and reports with precision.
• Managing court filings, including e-filing across various jurisdictions.
• Coordinating calendars, meetings, hearings, and travel logistics.
• Supporting litigation prep for depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Handling time entry, billing coordination, and expense reimbursements.
• Maintaining electronic case files and managing confidential information with discretion.
• Jumping in to support colleagues during absences and shifting priorities with ease.

What You Bring:

• 7–10 years of legal secretarial experience, ideally supporting senior-level attorneys.
• A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with NetDocs, Best Authority, CompuLaw/ProLaw, and Aderant is a strong advantage.
• Impeccable communication skills and a client-service mindset.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.

Work Style:

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days in-office, 3 days remote (after a successful onboarding period).
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate equivalent to $90,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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