Litigation Legal Secretary

ArentFox Schiff LLP

$96K — $132K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of legal secretarial experience, particularly in civil and IP litigation.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting a billing attorney.
  • Strong expertise in e-filing and court submissions for state and federal courts.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced skills in Microsoft Word formatting.
  • Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate workload peaks.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents accurately.
  • Handle court e-filing and timely submissions.
  • Manage client billing processes and maintain records.
  • Coordinate litigation calendaring and deadlines effectively.
  • Schedule and organize meetings, depositions, and hearings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible reimbursement accounts for personal well-being.
  • Generous paid time off and profit-sharing options.
  • Performance-based bonuses that reward contributions.
  • Flexible benefits catering to diverse employee needs.
Full Job Description
Located in San Francisco, California, the Litigation Legal Secretary will report to the Administrative Office Manager and is responsible for providing high-quality administrative and clerical support to a team of attorneys. This includes, but is not limited to: • Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence, in accordance with state and federal court rules • Handle e-filing and court submissions for state and federal courts with precision and timeliness • Apply advanced Microsoft Word formatting including tables, numbering, styles, redlines, TOCs, TOAs, and headers/footers • Prepare client billing, including review and edit of proformas as directed by billing attorney, preparation of cover letters, and sending out finalized bills to client and Accounting Department • Prepare new case reports, run conflict checks, open new matters, and create engagement letters • Coordinate litigation calendaring with docketing department, ensuring deadlines, hearings, and discovery cutoffs are accurately tracked • Schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings, organize court reporters, coordinating schedules as appropriate for practice of team attorneys • Maintain client files and case management systems, ensuring all records are organized and up-to-date • Process expense reimbursements and vendor invoices Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent is required; college degree a plus but not required. • Minimum of 5-years of legal secretarial experience in a relevant practice area (civil and IP litigation), with at least 2 years of experience supporting a billing attorney. • The person in this role must be highly experienced with State and Federal court filing, including e-Filing; have substantial proficiency in MS Office Suite; superior attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once; and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. • Scheduling flexibility is a must to support periods of heavier workload or special projects. • Knowledge of and proficiency in current office technology, including but not limited to, the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Ability to work in a team environment with both attorneys and other colleagues • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing • Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment This is an hourly, non-exempt position that is eligible for a generous overtime plan that exceeds minimum legal requirements. The anticipated good-faith base salary range for this position is: • San Francisco: $96,000 to $132,000 per year. Your exact offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. We also review compensation regularly against industry benchmarks and performance outcomes, so you can grow your career here with confidence-knowing your pay recognizes both your impact and our commitment to an equitable approach. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain positions are eligible for a comprehensive performance-based bonus, payable monthly or annually. Benefits We know that the needs of our employees vary and can change throughout the different stages of life. That's why we offer a wide array of flexible benefit options designed to help you live healthy, live well, and live for tomorrow. In addition to medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, generous paid time off, and numerous other benefits, we also provide a flexible reimbursement account that helps pay for the things that contribute to your personal well-being, in your own way. * The job description is a general summary of the major duties. It may not specify all duties, tasks, and assignments associated with a job. It does not limit or in any way modify the right of management to direct, assign, and control the work of employees in a unit. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at ArentFox Schiff LLP. Additional job-related qualifications may be specified for some openings. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and modification.

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