Description

We are on the lookout for a diligent and high energy Litigation Secretary to join a busy trial team in San Francisco, California. As a Legal Secretary, your role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys, facilitating meetings, managing attorneys' calendars and handling court filings. This role operates within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity to engage with various aspects of the legal process.

Responsibilities include:

• Traveling to and attending trials with the Partner.

• Providing administrative and clerical support to Litigation Attorneys in relation to their cases and clients

• Drafting and editing correspondence, memos, and other legal documents

• Handling court filings and e-filings

• Facilitating meetings, depositions, and client calls

• Maintaining attorneys' calendars and coordinating with the records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters

• Entering and editing attorney time as necessary

• Utilizing strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and deadlines

• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills in communication with clients, attorneys, and courts

• Displaying strong word processing and formatting skills, including experience generating tables of contents and tables of authorities

• Independently e-filing in accordance with court rules

• Leveraging civil litigation experience and knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements.

Skills required for this role include Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation Experience, e-Filing, Court Filing, Courts - Federal, Courts - State, and Managing Calendar.

Requirements • Proficiency in Civil Litigation and Civil Litigation Experience

• Familiarity with e-Filing and Court Filing systems

• Knowledge of Federal and State Court procedures

• Ability to manage a calendar efficiently

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

• High level of discretion and confidentiality handling sensitive information

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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