Litigation Paralegal/Secretary - Temp To Hire

Our client, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a temp-to-hire opportunity in San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional who enjoys a hands-on role and is comfortable handling both substantive paralegal work and legal secretarial responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive attitude, strong writing skills, and a willingness to contribute wherever needed to support a busy litigation practice.

Schedule & Location

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)
• Onsite in San Francisco
• Potential for hybrid flexibility in the future
• Temp-to-hire opportunity

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• True temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
• Opportunity to work with a respected litigation practice with a national presence
• Diverse litigation matters across multiple practice areas
• Hands-on involvement throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Collaborative team environment that values positive attitudes and strong work ethic
• Opportunity to perform both paralegal and legal secretarial functions

Top Qualifications

• 6+ years of paralegal and/or litigation legal secretary experience preferred
• Exceptional candidates with 4-5 years of experience will be considered
• Strong litigation background required
• Discovery, case preparation, and document drafting experience
• Experience reviewing and organizing medical records
• Strong legal writing and communication skills
• Proficiency with LexisNexis and Clio
• Professional demeanor and client-facing experience
• Willingness to perform approximately 80% paralegal duties and 20% legal secretary duties

Responsibilities

Litigation Paralegal Duties (80%)

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and legal correspondence
• Manage all phases of discovery, including document review, productions, and organization
• Prepare exhibits, trial binders, deposition materials, and hearing notebooks
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records and supporting documentation
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis
• Maintain case files and litigation databases within Clio
• Assist attorneys with case strategy preparation and trial support
• Track litigation deadlines and manage case progress
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors

Legal Secretary Duties (20%)

• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents for filing
• Maintain attorney calendars and scheduling
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings
• Assist with e-filing and service of documents
• Support billing activities and time entry review
• Handle administrative tasks necessary to support the litigation team

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of litigation support experience
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules
• Experience supporting defense litigation matters preferred
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Clio and LexisNexis preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a litigation professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and is comfortable handling both paralegal and legal secretarial responsibilities. They are proactive, positive, and willing to jump in wherever needed. This person takes ownership of their work, has strong writing skills, communicates professionally, and thrives in a collaborative environment where teamwork is highly valued.

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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.