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Robert Half Legal Secretary in San Francisco, California
Description
A San Francisco-based solo plaintiff-side personal injury practice is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide short-term maternity leave coverage. The assignment will begin April 24th with one day of cross-training and continue through mid-June, working on a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. This role will support one attorney and requires someone who can step in quickly, manage deadlines independently, and handle state and federal filings with minimal supervision. This is a lean environment where the legal secretary serves as the primary support resource, so the ideal candidate is comfortable working autonomously and managing a small but active litigation docket.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage litigation calendaring and track deadlines across active matters
Prepare, format, and file pleadings in California state and federal courts
Type and format attorney-drafted or dictated briefs, pleadings, and correspondence
Prepare proofs of service and filing packages
Coordinate e-filing and service of documents
Maintain organized case files and monitor approximately 15 active matters
Assist with document preparation, copying, and general litigation support tasks
Open and scan incoming mail and assist with light administrative support as needed
Check voicemail and assist with basic office coordination
Requirements
Qualifications:
3+ years of litigation legal secretary experience required
Experience with California state and federal e-filing required
Strong calendaring and deadline management skills
Experience formatting pleadings and litigation documents
Civil litigation experience required; plaintiff-side personal injury preferred
Ability to work independently supporting a solo attorney
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation document formatting
Additional Details:
Hybrid schedule with at least 3 days onsite required
Attorney drafts his own pleadings; role focuses on formatting, filing, and deadline management
This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation legal secretary seeking a short-term engagement in a professional, low-volume but deadline-driven litigation environment.
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