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LHH US

Litigation Legal Secretary (Oakland, San Francisco, or San Jose)

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A Litigation Legal Secretary provides secretarial and administrative work for a litigation attorney or litigation law firm. Uses specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to litigation. Organizes files, schedules meetings and manages communication to prepare for lawsuits and trials. Prepares and files documents for court cases. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal; may handle paralegal tasks.

$84,378 / year median in California

-17% projected decline

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Litigation Legal Secretary (Oakland, San Francisco, or San Jose) LHH US Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $105,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Legal administrative experience Full Job Description Legal Secretary (Litigation) LHH is partnering with a law firm to hire a Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. Compensation $85,000 - $105,000 annually
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Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA Schedule Full-time, 90-day onsite training period required (5 days/week in office), Hybrid schedule after training: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote Key Responsibilities Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal and business documents Maintain attorney calendars, contacts, and deadlines Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements Review and route incoming mail and correspondence Maintain electronic case and administrative files Enter attorney time and assist with billing processes Prepare expense reimbursements and check requests Assist with closing binders and closing checklists Provide backup support to other legal secretaries as needed Required Qualifications 5-8+ years of legal secretary experience Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree Real Estate and/or Business Law experience Paralegal certificate or paralegal background Technical Skills Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Adobe Acrobat Electronic document management systems Time-entry and billing software Calendaring and docketing software Experience with NetDocs, Best Authority, CompuLaw/ProLaw, and Aderant is a plus Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage Paid time off and sick leave Additional voluntary benefit options Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pay Details:
$85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year Search managed by: Crystal Villa Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.