Legal Secretary - Litigation

Who We Are

ArentFox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, ArentFox Schiff's expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals. Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.

Why Join Us

At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Job Description

Located in San Francisco, California, the Legal Secretary position 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 Requirements:

• 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. High school diploma or equivalent is required; college degree a plus but not required.
  
• 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.

Benefits and Salary

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.

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.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

* 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.

Working Conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

N/A = 0-10%, Occasionally = 11-33%, Frequently = 34 - 66%, Constantly = 67 - 100%

Requirement

Frequency

Travel

N/A

Sitting

Constantly

Standing

Occasionally

Walking

Occasionally

Reading

Constantly

Typing

Constantly

Concentration

Constantly

Oral and Written Communication

Constantly

Horizontal Reaching

N/A

Vertical Reaching

N/A

Twisting

N/A

Repetitive Arm/Hand/Finger Movements

Frequently

Weight

Occasionally, up to 15 lbs.