Temporary | Litigation Legal Secretary, hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company is actively recruiting for an experienced  Litigation Legal Secretary for a  hybrid role to support a busy law firm client in San Francisco, CA.

The ideal candidate will bring strong e-filing experience, a solid understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures , and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven legal environment . This role requires someone who is highly organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable exercising sound judgment when handling time-sensitive matters. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, and fellow legal support professionals are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle electronic filings in State and Federal courts with accuracy and timeliness.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and related litigation materials.
• Prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities for litigation filings.
• Track, enter, and monitor deadlines using the firm’s docketing platform and attorney calendar systems.
• Assemble and organize materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Maintain documents & electronic files in accordance with internal procedures and naming conventions.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Assist with expense reimbursements, client invoices, and attorney-related billing matters.
• Review, edit, and finalize client billing drafts and pre-bills.
• Collaborate with other litigation secretaries and provide backup support as needed.
• Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related legal secretary or litigation support experience.
• Prior experience with e-filing in both State and Federal courts.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines.
• Experience filing various litigation documents, including complaints, motions, removal documents, and other court submissions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and work within legal technology platforms and internal firm systems, including tools similar to InTapp, Proforma Tracker, and secure file-sharing platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff, clients, and external parties.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply instructions, correspondence, legal documents, court rules, procedural manuals, and related materials.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team-oriented environment.

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.

Company Description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.