Legal Secretary (Litigation)
LHH is partnering with a law firm to hire a Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice.
Compensation $85,000 - $105,000 annually
Locations: Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA
Schedule Full-time, 90-day onsite training period required (5 days/week in office), Hybrid schedule after training: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote
Key Responsibilities-
Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys
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Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal and business documents
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Maintain attorney calendars, contacts, and deadlines
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Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements
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Review and route incoming mail and correspondence
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Maintain electronic case and administrative files
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Enter attorney time and assist with billing processes
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Prepare expense reimbursements and check requests
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Assist with closing binders and closing checklists
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Provide backup support to other legal secretaries as needed
Required Qualifications-
5-8+ years of legal secretary experience
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Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment
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Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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Strong judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications-
Bachelor's degree
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Real Estate and/or Business Law experience
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Paralegal certificate or paralegal background
Technical Skills-
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Adobe Acrobat
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Electronic document management systems
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Time-entry and billing software
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Calendaring and docketing software
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Experience with NetDocs, Best Authority, CompuLaw/ProLaw, and Aderant is a plus
Benefits-
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Life insurance
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Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Additional voluntary benefit options
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Crystal Villa
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
