Litigation Legal Secretary

7-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Law firm seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary for their San Francisco, CA office.
- The firm has been focused on labor and employment law since 1958 and has over 950 attorneys in major cities nationwide.
- Ranked in the First Tier nationally for Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law on behalf of Management by . News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
- The legal secretary will work with a dynamic team including multiple attorneys, providing support such as preparation of legal documents, maintaining electronic case files, and managing attorney calendars.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of legal experience, preferably in labor and employment law, and a solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
- Proficiency in ECF and California state e-filing systems, document database systems, and billing and expense reporting software is preferred.
- A degree in a related field is preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered.
- This is a hybrid position with a salary range between and per hour, dependent on experience and other factors.
- Jackson Lewis values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

H1: Jackson Lewis Seeking Litigation Legal Secretary in San Francisco Office
H2: Join a Leading Law Firm with a Focus on Labor and Employment Law

Responsibilities:

- Maintain electronic case files and update as needed
- Assist with preparation of legal documents
- Monitor attorney calendars and deadlines
- Complete expense reports and assist with client invoicing
- Book and organize travel arrangements
- Assist with bar admissions and CLE needs
- Run conflict checks and open new client engagements
- Oversee confidential and time-sensitive material
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Minimum 7 years of legal experience, preferably in labor and employment law
- Solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures
- Proficiency in ECF and California state e-filing systems
- Experience with document database systems and billing/expense reporting software preferred
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable with punctuality and attendance
- Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, but relevant experience considered

Compensation:

- Hybrid position
- Expected salary range of to per hour in California
- Actual compensation based on experience and other factors permitted by law

Diversity and Inclusion:

- Jackson Lewis values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Legal Secretary, Litigation, Correspondence, Pleadings, Documents, Electronic Filing, Expense Reports, Calendar Maintenance, Legal Tasks, Technical Terminology, ECF, California State E-Filing, Document Database, NetDocs, Windows, Word, Outlook, State and Federal Rules, Billing Software, Expense Reporting, Trial Preparation, Verbal and Written Communication, Proofreading, Multi-Tasking, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Attendance

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter through the company's online application system.

Qualification and Experience 7+ years legal experience, understanding of legal terminology, ECF and California state e-filing systems, document database systems, proficiency in Windows environment, familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, experience with billing and expense reporting software, experience supporting multiple attorneys, trial preparation experience, associate or bachelor's degree preferred

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