Job Description
Job DescriptionLitigation Legal Secretary
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary Range: $80,000 – $92,000
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 – 40 hours/week); hybrid eligibility after 90 days
Direct Counsel is working with a well-established, California-based law firm to find an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its San Francisco office. This is a high-priority role supporting two senior attorneys in the firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups. The ideal candidate brings a strong litigation background, discretion with sensitive subject matter, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide administrative and litigation support to two senior associates
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Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, depositions, and meetings
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Draft, revise, and format legal documents for filing in state and federal courts
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Handle e-filing procedures, discovery, and trial preparation (including exhibits and courtroom visuals)
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Schedule and coordinate with court reporters, expert witnesses, and couriers
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Input time entries, review and edit billing, prepare expense reports
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Maintain client files and perform periodic file audits for archival
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Screen calls, process mail, manage emails and faxes
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Deliver professional, confidential client service both in person and by phone
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Support firm attorneys with ad hoc administrative needs
Requirements
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7–10 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary in a law firm setting
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Strong knowledge of federal and California state court filing procedures, including e-filing
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Familiarity with AAA, JAMS, and other arbitration/mediation filing requirements
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Excellent drafting, proofreading, and document formatting skills
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Strong communication and organizational abilities
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High attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines independently
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Professional demeanor, with discretion in handling confidential material
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Typing speed of at least 50 wpm
Additional Info
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This is an on-site position for the first 90 days, with the option to move to a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office / 1 day remote) afterward.
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The firm offers a collegial and supportive environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued.