Litigation Legal Secretary

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

New York, NY salary range: $85k to $115k
Washington, . salary range: $80k to $110k
Virginia, VA salary range: $75k to $103k

Litigation Legal Secretary: Providing High-Level Support to Attorneys at a Prestigious Law Firm in San Francisco

H1: Experienced Litigation Legal Secretary Position at Morrison Foerster LLP in San Francisco
H2: Join Our Team as a Litigation Legal Secretary in San Francisco

Litigation Legal Secretary Job Summary:

The Litigation Legal Secretary at Morrison Foerster LLP in San Francisco will provide high-level support to assigned attorneys and other timekeepers. This includes creating and editing legal documents, maintaining client relationships, managing billing processes, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create, edit, and proofread complex legal documents and correspondence for assigned attorneys
- Maintain a high level of client service and support, building and maintaining client relationships
- Utilize firm-provided software to accurately store emails and maintain and retrieve files
- Schedule appointments and maintain contacts using Outlook
- Assist with timekeeping entry and basic legal research
- Open new matters, prepare engagement letters, and process conflict reports using Ework software
- Manage the billing process, including editing prebills and generating final invoices
- Provide backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed
- Act as a proactive mentor for junior staff and new employees, assisting with training on firm processes and procedures
- Provide administrative support such as answering phones, arranging conference calls and meetings, and making travel arrangements
- Ensure compliance with the firm's information handling policy and general safety practices

Qualifications:

- High school diploma required, associate degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience or administrative secretary experience
- Experience working in a large law firm preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective internal and external client relationships
- Proficiency with Windows-based software, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Typing speed of 70 wpm with high level of accuracy
- Flexibility regarding work schedule and availability for overtime

About Morrison Foerster LLP:

Morrison Foerster LLP is an Am Law 50 law firm with 18 offices worldwide. Our culture is defined by our passion for what we do and how we do it. We operate within a model of respect for our colleagues, their ideas, and the differences that make us stronger. We encourage you to learn more about who we are and what we do and to join our team for the opportunity to do the best work of your life.

Salary Information:

- California, CA salary range: $75k to $103k
- New York, NY salary range: $85k to $115k
- Washington, . salary range: $80k to $110k
- Virginia, VA salary range: $75k to $103k

Note: Salary ranges may vary based on factors such as local market data, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications. Additional compensation may also include a discretionary bonus, overtime, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO.

At Morrison Foerster LLP, we value diversity and promote a culture of inclusion and respect for all individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at .

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Health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO

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High school diploma required, associate degree preferred

Interested candidates can apply through the firm's website or by contacting the designated contact person.

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