Senior Litigation Secretary — Hybrid (SF Bay Area)

Farella Braun + Martel LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Farella Braun + Martel LLP seeks a Litigation Legal Secretary for our Secretarial Center in San Francisco. This hybrid role supports attorneys with complex document preparation, e-filing, calendar management, and billing coordination.

The position requires five years of litigation secretarial experience and a California Notary or ability to obtain commission. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced team environment, handle multiple tasks, and ensure timely preparation of court

Qualifications

• Five years of litigation experience as a Legal Secretary.
• High school diploma or GED required; BA preferred.
• Must be a commissioned California Notary Public or able to obtain commission.

Responsibilities

• E-files court documents and prepares filings, following local rules.
• Prepare and format complex legal documents and shell/templates for attorneys.
• Process incoming/outgoing mail and coordinate with mailroom and copy center.
• Maintain calendars and electronic client files for assigned attorneys.
• Enter attorney timesheets and assist with billing matters.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and conference room arrangements.

Skills

Litigation experience

Typing 65 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Legal terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Zoom

Teams

Document management

Billing system

Job description

Farella Braun + Martel LLP seeks a Litigation Legal Secretary for our Secretarial Center in San Francisco. This hybrid role supports attorneys with complex document preparation, e-filing, calendar management, and billing coordination.

The position requires five years of litigation secretarial experience and a California Notary or ability to obtain commission. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced team environment, handle multiple tasks, and ensure timely preparation of court