Legal Staff Legal Secretary in San Francisco, CA

Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff

No

The firm is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. Job Title: Legal Secretary (Private Client & Tax) - Temp to Perm Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 annually Experience: 5+ years as a secretary or administrative professional at a law firm, previous experience supporting at least one partner/high level manager in a legal or professional services environment. Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, but not required. Department: Private Client & Tax Location: San Francisco Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Secretary at **Members Only** Bergman in San Francisco! H2: Increase Attorney Effectiveness and Support Private Client & Tax Division The Role - Responsible for providing administrative support and information management to increase attorney effectiveness - Represents the attorney to clients and others - Assigned to the Private Client & Tax division but may also support fee earners in other divisions - Annual base compensation between $95,000 - $115,000 Scope of Responsibility - Works to support Partners, Associates, and Counsel - Encounters recurring and new work situations of moderate complexity - Frequent contact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Key Responsibilities - Drafts letters and trust and estate related documents - Conserves attorneys’ time by handling correspondence, reports, and legal documents - Maintains attorneys' calendars and schedules meetings - Communicates effectively with internal and external clients - Inputs attorney time into timekeeping software - Prepares expense reports and coordinates billing process - Supports the New Client Intake process - Finalizes and prepares execution versions of legal documents - Maintains confidentiality of client and firm matters - Updates job knowledge through training and professional development - Performs other job-related duties as assigned Key Skills & Experience - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Familiarity with document management systems and legal terminology - Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively - 5+ years of experience as a secretary or administrative professional at a law firm - Previous experience supporting high level managers in a legal or professional services environment - Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred About **Members Only**worldwide - A global law firm with 125 years of experience - Specializes in assisting successful individuals, families, and businesses with legal issues - Provides legal advice in various practice areas including estate planning, tax, and corporate law - Committed to equal employment opportunity and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities Equal Opportunities Employment Statement - **Members Only** Bergman LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - Employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, gender, age, religion, and other protected characteristics - Prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment - Committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities Join our team as a Legal Secretary at **Members Only** Bergman in San Francisco and be a part of a global law firm with a rich history of assisting successful individuals and businesses with their legal needs. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!