Floating Litigation Legal Secretary

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

This is a full-time Floating Litigation Legal Secretary position at Hoge Fenton, a multi-service law firm in Silicon Valley. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including preparing and finalizing legal documents, scheduling appointments, and managing files. The ideal candidate will have a high school education or equivalent, at least 3 years of experience in the legal secretarial field, and strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. The hourly salary range for this position is – , and Hoge Fenton is committed to diversity and creating a supportive work environment. Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to Heather Larrick, Executive Director at Hoge Fenton.

H1: Floating Litigation Legal Secretary at Hoge Fenton Law Firm in Silicon Valley
H2: Join Our Team as a Floating Litigation Legal Secretary at Hoge Fenton

Primary Duties:

- Create, format, proofread, and edit legal documents for attorneys and paralegals
- File and serve legal documents in State and Federal Courts, with preference for e-filing skills
- Assist with scheduling conferences and meetings
- Save communications and documents to the firm's computerized document management system
- Communicate with court personnel, clients, and other parties electronically, in writing, and by phone
- Help open and close matters in accordance with firm policies and procedures
- Act as backup for central calendar docketing system and cover desks when other secretaries are out of office

Education, Experience, and Skills:

- High school education or equivalent required, Associates' or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years experience in legal secretarial field
- 3+ years of litigation calendaring and court filing experience required, familiarity with Probate and Real Estate litigation a plus
- Knowledge of legal motions, discovery, evidence, court rules and procedures
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, familiarity with NetDocs and ProLaw a plus
- Proficient in e-filing in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts
- Strong word processing and proofreading skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines
- Analytical thinking in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle workload for multiple attorneys and/or paralegals
- Proficient in using firm's systems, software, and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team and foster a collaborative atmosphere

Physical Requirements:

- Sedentary position with normal office work, including some lifting and computer work

Salary Information:

- Hourly salary range of - , with actual compensation depending on experience, qualifications, and skill set

Hoge Fenton is committed to diversity and creating a supportive work environment. Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to Heather Larrick, Executive Director at Hoge Fenton.

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Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, e-filing, litigation document formatting, proofreading

High School education or equivalent, Associates' or Bachelor's degree preferred

Please send resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to Heather Larrick, Executive Director, Hoge Fenton ().

Qualification and Experience High School education or equivalent, Associates' or Bachelor's degree preferred

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