TEMP (with potential to hire) - Litigation Secretary

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A mission-driven law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Litigation Secretary for a one-month project with potential for full-time employment. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and strong knowledge of California court rules. Responsibilities include preparing court documents, e-filing, and managing deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document management systems are essential skills for this role. This position offers a salary of $35 - $45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation secretary experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of California and federal court rules is essential.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for trials, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Draft, format, and finalize court documents for California courts.
• E-file documents in state and federal courts.

Skills

Litigation secretary experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping skills

Knowledge of California court rules

Proficiency in e-filing

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Familiarity with document management systems

Experience with legal calendaring systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

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Mission Driven Law Firm Looking for Litigation Secretary

A mission-driven law firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to advocating for and defending public agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations throughout California.

Job Details

Salary: $35 - $45 per hour

One month project with potential for full time opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare for trials, hearings, and other litigation proceedings
• Draft, format, and finalize court documents for California state and federal courts
• E-file documents in state and federal courts
• Research court rules and filing requirements
• Create Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs)
• Prepare and serve subpoenas
• Track deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of litigation secretary experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills
• In-depth knowledge of California and federal court rules
• Proficiency in e-filing and document preparation
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Moderate experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., iManage) and eDiscovery platforms
• Experience with legal calendaring systems (e.g., Deadlines.com, Compulaw) preferred
• Appellate filing experience is a plus

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