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
Locations: 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
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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:
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:
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.
| Location | San Jose, CA |
| Salary | $85,000–$105,000 Per Year |