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Robert Half Legal Secretary in San Francisco, California
Description
Robert Half Legal is recruiting an experienced Legal Secretary for the beautiful downtown San Francisco office (telecommute remotely 3x/wk!) of its regional law firm client. This position supports three attorneys.
The qualifications for the position are the following:
• 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary supporting busy litigation and real estate attorneys;
• Experience in public entity and municipality clients is a plus, but not required;
• Preparation of varied pleadings including discovery, law and motion matters, writs, appellate pleadings and briefs;
• Significant filing in state and federal court at both the trial (Superior Courts for state cases and District Courts for federal cases) and the appellate level; and
• Command of federal and state rules of court and local court rules and procedures.
The base salary is $85,000 – 105,000+/yr., DOE, and the benefits offered are generous. 37.5 hour work week. For confidential consideration, please email your resume and salary requirements to Jon Lucchese, VP - Permanent Placement Services, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
Requirements
5+ years of prior relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of civil litigation
Preparing and e-filing pleadings experience
State, local, and municipal law experience highly preferred
Employment law experience is a plus
Practical knowledge of service of process
Appellate court filing experience
Experience with litigation docket calendar scheduling
Some understanding of administrative law
Hands-on experience with typing 45 - 60 words per minute
Background working with trial preparation
Good experience working with Microsoft Word and MS Outlook
General familiarity with pleadings
State courts filing experience
Good experience processing expense reports
Comprehension of proofreading
Good word processing and updating spreadsheet skills are desired
Previous experience handling legal correspondence to clients
Expertise in database management
Must have excellent time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledgeable in local jurisdictional and federal court rules and procedures
At this dynamic, growing firm, you can take the next step in your legal career! If you're looking for a position where you will work in a strong team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!
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