Description A boutique law firm in downtown San Francisco is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to provide temporary support to three attorneys handling an active employment litigation caseload, including PAGA and class action matters. While the primary need is litigation calendaring and deadline management using PracticeMaster, the firm can provide training on the software, but the successful candidate must bring hands-on California litigation calendaring and filing experience. This is an urgent contract need, anticipated through the end of 2026, and we are looking for candidates who can commit to the hybrid schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite) and can start as soon as Monday, 9/28. Responsibilities

+ Maintain calendars for three attorneys and track litigation deadlines across active matters

+ Enter, monitor, and update deadlines based on case activity and attorney instructions

+ Prepare, coordinate, and complete electronic filings in California state courts

+ Review filing materials for accuracy, formatting, and compliance with applicable court requirements

+ Coordinate service of pleadings, motions, discovery, and other case documents

+ Secure court reporters and coordinate related litigation services

+ Prepare, format, proofread, and revise pleadings, correspondence, discovery documents, and other legal materials

+ Maintain organized electronic matter files in NetDocuments

+ Communicate proactively with attorneys regarding upcoming deadlines, filing requirements, and scheduling priorities

+ Provide general legal secretarial and administrative support while managing competing priorities across three attorney desks Requirements + 5+ years of litigation legal secretary or legal assistant experience

+ Strong hands-on experience with California litigation calendaring and deadline management

+ Experience entering, maintaining, and tracking litigation deadlines

+ Proficiency with California state court filing and e-filing procedures

+ Ability to support multiple attorneys and independently manage competing deadlines

+ Strong document formatting, proofreading, organizational, and follow-through skills

+ Experience securing court reporters, coordinating service, and supporting other litigation logistics

+ Employment litigation, PAGA, wage-and-hour, or class action experience preferred

+ Experience with NetDocuments preferred

+ Previous experience using PracticeMaster for calendaring and ADP for timekeeping is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

+ Availability to work 40 hours per week and report onsite in San Francisco three days per week Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .