Litigation Secretary - Floater

Adams-; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- in San Francisco seeks a Litigation Secretary - Floater to support attorneys across litigation and transactional matters. This role provides essential administrative assistance and helps keep matters moving smoothly.

You’ll prepare and edit pleadings, manage court filings, assist with discovery and transactional closing documents, and handle onboarding, billing setup, and time-entry reviews. A detail-oriented professional with 5+ years of experience will thrive in this dynamic firm

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a law firm or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Able to manage multiple attorneys and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Prepare, edit, format, and compare legal documents including pleadings and contracts.
• Manage court filings and assist with discovery processes.
• Support transactional matters including closing documents and binders.
• Draft shells for pleadings and other legal filings.
• Coordinate client onboarding, conflicts checks, and billing setup.
• Enter and review attorney time entries and assist with billing compliance.
• Maintain and organize matter files, databases, and records.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Manage competing priorities and workflows to meet deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Prioritization

Legal terminology

Tools

NetDocs

InTapp

Chrome River

Job description

Litigation Secretary - Floater (JN-062026-425183) San Francisco, California

Salary: USD90000 - USD105000 per year

Litigation & Transactional Legal Assistant (Floater)
Our client is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in a floater capacity, providing critical support across both litigation and transactional practices. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety in their work, and is eager to support attorneys on high-impact matters.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys across multiple practice areas
• Prepare, edit, format, and compare legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence
• Manage court filings and assist with discovery processes
• Support transactional matters, including closing documents and binders
• Draft shells for pleadings and other legal filings
• Coordinate client onboarding, conflicts checks, and billing setup
• Enter and review attorney time entries and assist with billing compliance
• Maintain and organize matter files, databases, and records
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Manage competing priorities and workflows to meet deadlines

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of professional experience (law firm or similar environment preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal software (e.g., NetDocs, InTapp, Chrome River)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage shifting priorities
• Understanding of legal terminology and processes (litigation experience strongly preferred)
• Professional, adaptable, and proactive mindset with a willingness to learn

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience across both litigation and transactional work while gaining exposure to a variety of matters and attorneys. You’ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly and supporting the success of the broader team.