Adams & Martin Group
Legal Secretary-Litigation Defense
Adams & Martin Group, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Base pay range $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Litigation Secretary (Practice Assistant) – Adams & Martin Group A rapidly growing mid‑sized litigation law firm in San Francisco seeks an experienced Litigation Secretary to join our team. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Primary Responsibilities
E‑filing and/or hard copy filings with courts; prepare legal documents using correct formatting based on local court rules
Send correspondence and client documents in a timely manner
Schedule conference rooms for client meetings and depositions; arrange technology requirements
Communicate with clients, vendors and opposing counsel
Keep current with Insurance Litigation Guidelines
Process invoices and submit to accounting department for payment
Copy, scan, print and fax documents
Prepare documents for trial and support trial preparation
Calendaring all events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook
Calculate legal deadlines in accordance with statutory, local, state, federal and appellate rules (knowledge of ProLaw is a plus)
Update ProLaw matters, using correct codes and categories for saving documents and incorporating accurate case information
File Management
Keep files updated and current in electronic format
Open and close out files according to firm policy, ensuring legal requirements are met
Skills
Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
Strong communication, grammar, proofreading and time management
Communicate with attorneys regarding progress on tasks and confirm priorities if necessary
Perform other duties as needed based on practice area and firm demands
Knowledge of Kofax Power or Adobe PDF editing software is a plus
Desired Skills and Experience
Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication, grammar, proofreading and time management
Communicate with attorneys regarding progress on tasks, confirm priorities if necessary
Perform other duties as needed based on practice area and firm demands
Knowledge of Kofax Power or Adobe PDF editing software, a plus
For immediate consideration please apply today with your resume!
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice and Legal Services
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
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Litigation Secretary (Practice Assistant) – Adams & Martin Group A rapidly growing mid‑sized litigation law firm in San Francisco seeks an experienced Litigation Secretary to join our team. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Primary Responsibilities
E‑filing and/or hard copy filings with courts; prepare legal documents using correct formatting based on local court rules
Send correspondence and client documents in a timely manner
Schedule conference rooms for client meetings and depositions; arrange technology requirements
Communicate with clients, vendors and opposing counsel
Keep current with Insurance Litigation Guidelines
Process invoices and submit to accounting department for payment
Copy, scan, print and fax documents
Prepare documents for trial and support trial preparation
Calendaring all events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook
Calculate legal deadlines in accordance with statutory, local, state, federal and appellate rules (knowledge of ProLaw is a plus)
Update ProLaw matters, using correct codes and categories for saving documents and incorporating accurate case information
File Management
Keep files updated and current in electronic format
Open and close out files according to firm policy, ensuring legal requirements are met
Skills
Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
Strong communication, grammar, proofreading and time management
Communicate with attorneys regarding progress on tasks and confirm priorities if necessary
Perform other duties as needed based on practice area and firm demands
Knowledge of Kofax Power or Adobe PDF editing software is a plus
Desired Skills and Experience
Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication, grammar, proofreading and time management
Communicate with attorneys regarding progress on tasks, confirm priorities if necessary
Perform other duties as needed based on practice area and firm demands
Knowledge of Kofax Power or Adobe PDF editing software, a plus
For immediate consideration please apply today with your resume!
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice and Legal Services
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
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