Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company is actively recruiting for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary for a hybrid role to support a busy law firm client in San Francisco, CA.
The ideal candidate will bring strong e-filing experience, a solid understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven legal environment. This role requires someone who is highly organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable exercising sound judgment when handling time-sensitive matters. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, and fellow legal support professionals are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle electronic filings in State and Federal courts with accuracy and timeliness.
- Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and related litigation materials.
- Prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities for litigation filings.
- Track, enter, and monitor deadlines using the firm’s docketing platform and attorney calendar systems.
- Assemble and organize materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Maintain documents and electronic files in accordance with internal procedures and naming conventions.
- Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
- Assist with expense reimbursements, client invoices, and attorney-related billing matters.
- Review, edit, and finalize client billing drafts and pre-bills.
- Collaborate with other litigation secretaries and provide backup support as needed.
- Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 5 years of related legal secretary or litigation support experience.
- Prior experience with e-filing in both State and Federal courts.
- Strong knowledge of court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines.
- Experience filing various litigation documents, including complaints, motions, removal documents, and other court submissions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn and work within legal technology platforms and internal firm systems, including tools similar to InTapp, Proforma Tracker, and secure file-sharing platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff, clients, and external parties.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply instructions, correspondence, legal documents, court rules, procedural manuals, and related materials.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team-oriented environment.
LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94111
