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Legal Secretary
- Robert Half Legal (San Francisco, CA)
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Description
A boutique law firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role supports attorneys handling complex litigation, including securities and antitrust class actions, and requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with state and federal e-filing, proficiency in NetDocs, and advanced skills in formatting pleadings, TOAs/TOCs, and discovery documents. The position offers a hybrid schedule with three set onsite days per week (Tuesday through Thursday). This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation secretary seeking a stable, long-term role with hybrid flexibility at a well-respected firm.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
+ Prepare, revise, and format a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, TOAs/TOCs, discovery materials, and correspondence
+ File documents electronically in federal and state courts (including ECF and PACER)
+ Manage complex case calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements
+ Coordinate attorney travel arrangements, meetings, and conference calls
+ Handle time entry, billing, expense reports, and other administrative tasks
+ Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
Requirements
Qualifications:
+ 5+ years of legal secretary experience, ideally supporting complex litigation matters
+ Strong knowledge of federal and California state court rules and e-filing procedures
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems (NetDocs strongly preferred)
+ Experience with e-filing systems and litigation support tools
+ Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
+ Ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
The firm is actively scheduling interviews and eager to have someone in place by July 11th. Qualified candidates based in the Bay Area who are available to start as soon as next week are strongly encouraged to apply.
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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