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Job Description Based in Berkeley, CA, we’re a growing firm known for our organized systems, collaborative culture, and commitment to precision. Our team values balance, reliability, and the highest standard of administrative excellence. We’re seeking a Docket Specialist with strong calendaring experience: an ideal opportunity for a legal secretary who enjoys structure and accuracy and is ready to focus on a dedicated calendaring role within a supportive department environment. Responsibilities • Maintain and update firmwide litigation and administrative calendars with accuracy and attention to deadlines, • Perform manual calculations and reporting for case schedules, filing dates, and court rules, • Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure timely docket entries and compliance with local and federal rules, • Review notices, court filings, and correspondence to identify and record key dates Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in a law firm setting, preferably as a legal secretary or docketing specialist, • Strong knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and calendaring systems, • Exceptional attention to detail and comfort performing manual calculations and deadline tracking, • Reliable, organized, and able to thrive in a steady 8-hour workday without last-minute filings or unpredictable hours Join Us If you’re seeking a structured, dependable role where precision and consistency are valued, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that prizes balance, professionalism, and peace of mind.

Job Description Dual Role Description This position can be either full-time or part-time, with a flexible schedule. The position is for an on-site role of Paralegal/Legal Secretary located in the Oakland, CA. Responsibilities would include providing office administrative support, such as answering/returning client calls, assisting with client intake, scheduling consultations; processing payments, updating, maintaining client files, assisting with various aspects of client billing and collections and may also include assisting with other areas of business, such as marketing, social media interface, vendor research and vendor management. Additional responsibilities would include providing some legal support to attorneys and paralegal with e-filing, service of documents/mailings and light legal drafting, as needed. Role may evolve and is open for advancement. Salary is dependent on experience and may range from $25-$45/hr. Qualifications Minimum of 1 year experience as an Paralegal/administrative assistant/legal secretary in a law firm or other legal setting or a civil legal secretary and/or a combination of experience equally one year. Proficiency with Clio Manage or working knowledge of other case management software. Prior experience with law firm billing practices and client intake procedures is preferred. Exceptional Clerical Skills for administrative support tasks Effective time management and organizational skills Strong communication and multitasking abilities Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Proficiency with Microsoft office software and adobe. Experience with unlawful detainer is a plus. \nCompany Description Oakland based boutique law firm handling all aspects of Landlord-Tenant law, including but not limited to Landlord Defense re claims of habitability, wrongful eviction, breach of lease, etc... Specializing in unlawful detainer matters (evictions) in Alameda County and surrounding areas, with working knowledge of local rent/eviction ordinances and rental registrations. Oakland based boutique law firm handling all aspects of Landlord-Tenant law, including but not limited to Landlord Defense re claims of habitability, wrongful eviction, breach of lease, etc... Specializing in unlawful detainer matters (evictions) in Alameda County and surrounding areas, with working knowledge of local rent/eviction ordinances and rental registrations.

Global Law Firm Litigation Legal Secretary San Francisco, CA Office Salary: $100K - $130K Hybrid Schedule Job Summary: An internationally recognized and award-winning law firm is seeking a highly experienced Legal Secretary to join its San Francisco office, supporting a team of attorneys in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. What You’ll Do: • Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence, • Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing procedures, • Open new matters, run conflict checks, and prepare engagement letters, • Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities (TOC/TOA), • Assist with billing functions, including time entry and proforma edits, • Organize and maintain electronic and physical files within the firm’s document management system, • Coordinate depositions, court appearances, travel, and meetings, • Liaise with court reporters, vendors, and internal departments, • Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys What You Bring: • 5+ years of legal secretarial experience (litigation strongly preferred), • Minimum 2 years supporting a billing attorney, • Strong experience with state and federal e-filing (required), • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting, • Typing speed of 60+ WPM with high accuracy DNA Partners 25+ Years Strong. Excellence Delivered. Trust the Process. This is the DNA Partners promise—today and every day. #DNAPartners #StaffingLeaders #ExecutiveSearch #HiringMadeSimple

Under the general supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor I, the Legal Secretary will effectively work for two to four attorneys and will perform the following duties for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Division or DOSH or Cal/OSHA) Legal Unit attorneys and/or Bureau of Investiga

LHH is partnering with a law firm to hire a Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. Paralegal certificate or paralegal background. Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys.

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a civil litigation practice in Lafayette, California. This position is well suited for someone who can manage a busy legal desk, maintain accuracy under tight deadlines, and keep case materials organized. Candidates with solid litigation support experience are preferred, though motivated professionals with strong potential will also be considered. This role is focused on legal secretarial work and is not designed as a track toward paralegal responsibilities. Responsibilities: - Prepare, format, and submit court filings electronically while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines. - Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, and other case-related obligations with a high degree of accuracy. - Organize, update, and retrieve legal documents in document management systems, including NetDocuments when applicable. - Draft, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials from attorney notes, edits, or dictation. - Monitor active litigation matters and provide day-to-day administrative support to keep the civil litigation desk running efficiently. - Coordinate communications, schedule matters, and manage Outlook-based email and calendar activity to support attorneys and case progress. Requirements - Previous experience supporting a civil litigation practice. - Demonstrated ability to handle electronic court filings and work accurately within filing procedures and deadlines. - Strong calendar management skills, with the ability to track multiple time-sensitive litigation dates. - Proficiency in preparing and managing legal documents in a fast-paced office environment. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook for email, scheduling, and daily coordination. - Experience with dictation and transcription of legal or business documents is preferred. - Familiarity with document management platforms such as NetDocuments is helpful but not required. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance, • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance Litigation Secretary - Construction Defect (Plaintiff HOA) ($75-90K) East Bay Law Firm, located in Alameda, of 4 Attorneys, is seeking a Litigation Secretary. This position is in Construction Defect working on complex cases. We represent the Plaintiffs – HOA. The ideal candidate will have Construction Defect experience, HOA experience, and/or Construction law experience. · This is an “in office” position; no hybrid. Requirements: · 5-10 years plus of Litigation Legal Secretary Experience · Computer savvy in Microsoft Word programs · Strong attention to detail · Outstanding client services skills · Excellent formatting, proofreading and editing skills · Written and verbal communication skills Job Description: · Drafting and editing correspondence and pleadings · Arranging Court Appearances, Depositions, Mediations, etc. · Assisting in compiling legal documents · Filing pleadings with the applicable court · Managing the Attorney’s Calendar · E-filing · Handling telephone calls w/clients, opposing counsel and courts · Maintaining and updating client files This firm provides an excellent benefit package which includes Health, Dental, Eye, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO and more. Salary depends on experience, however, it can go as high as $90K with qualified experience in Construction Defect Law. If you are an experienced Litigation Secretary and would like to work for an excellent firm, please submit your Resume today for an interview this week.

Job Description Litigation Secretary - Civil Litigation East Bay Law Firm, located in Alameda, long standing firm, is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Secretary. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of Civil Litigation experience. This is an “in office” position; no hybrid. Requirements: · 5-10 years plus of Litigation Legal Secretary Experience · Computer savvy in Microsoft Word programs · Strong attention to detail · Outstanding client services skills · Excellent formatting, proofreading and editing skills · Written and verbal communication skills Job Description: · Drafting and editing correspondence and pleadings · Arranging Court Appearances, Depositions, Mediations, etc. · Assisting in compiling legal documents · Filing pleadings with the applicable court · Managing the Attorney’s Calendar · E-filing · Handling telephone calls w/clients, opposing counsel and courts · Maintaining and updating client files This firm provides an excellent benefit package which includes Health, Dental, Eye, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO and more. Salary depends on experience, however, it ranges $70-$90K with qualified experience. If you are an experienced Litigation Secretary and would like to work for an excellent firm, please submit your Resume today for an interview this week. \nCompany Description We Value and Care about our Employees as much as we care about our Clients! We Value and Care about our Employees as much as we care about our Clients!

Job Description We’re seeking a sharp and highly organized Legal Assistant to support our civil litigation team of attorneys and paralegals. In this role, you’ll prepare a variety of legal documents, manage correspondence, assist with scheduling, maintain a calendar of important deadlines, and help ensure client matters stay organized and on track. Our preference is for this position to be based out of our Lafayette office; however, we are open to a hybrid or fully remote arrangement for the right candidate, depending on experience, reliability, and the ability to work independently. If you are a strong multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you. Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 Depending on Experience Responsibilities: • Calendaring court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and discovery deadlines, • Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing legal documents, • E-filing documents in state and federal courts, • Drafting and revising pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and subpoenas, • Managing attorney calendars and scheduling meetings, depositions, and court appearances, • Coordinating service of process and court filings, • Maintaining physical and electronic case files, • Monitoring litigation deadlines and ensuring compliance with court rules, • Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors, • Assisting with discovery organization and document production, • Preparing hearing binders, exhibits, and trial materials, • Processing incoming mail, court notices, and correspondence, • Managing case-related emails and maintaining matter organization, • Supporting attorneys and paralegals with administrative and case management tasks Qualifications: • California Civil Litigation experience (at least ten years), • Computer literacy and familiarity/fluency with Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Outlook; must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster, • Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs, • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times, • Friendly attitude and great phone etiquette;, • Well organized and reliable;, • Strong oral communication skills; and, • Attention to detail About Company Infinity Law Group LLP Working with us can prove to be the best job you ever had or the most frustrating … depending on your flexibility, team spirit, commitment to clients, and your realistic expectations about what it’s like to work in a fast-paced, growing business with passionate and entrepreneurial owners. The law firm is a partnership between two owners that began in 2019. We’ve grown a lot since then. Last year, we were recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies — ranked #364 in California, #61 in Legal, and #98 in San Francisco–Oakland.

Legal Secretary (Real Estate & Business Law) Location: Oakland, CA Practice Area: Real Estate & Business Law Compensation: $85,000–$105,000/year Our client, a California-based law firm with an established Real Estate and Business Law practice, is looking for a Legal Secretary to support its Oaklan

Job Description Based in Berkeley, CA, we’re a growing firm known for our organized systems, collaborative culture, and commitment to precision. Our team values balance, reliability, and the highest standard of administrative excellence. We’re seeking a Legal Secretary with strong calendaring experience: an ideal opportunity for a legal secretary who enjoys structure and accuracy and is ready to focus on a dedicated calendaring role within a supportive department environment. Responsibilities • Maintain and update firmwide litigation and administrative calendars with accuracy and attention to deadlines, • Perform manual calculations and reporting for case schedules, filing dates, and court rules, • Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure timely docket entries and compliance with local and federal rules, • Review notices, court filings, and correspondence to identify and record key dates Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in a law firm setting, preferably as a legal secretary or docketing specialist, • Strong knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and calendaring systems, • Exceptional attention to detail and comfort performing manual calculations and deadline tracking, • Reliable, organized, and able to thrive in a steady 8-hour workday without last-minute filings or unpredictable hours Join Us If you’re seeking a structured, dependable role where precision and consistency are valued, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that prizes balance, professionalism, and peace of mind.

Qualifications - Proficiency in Law and experience in Legal Assistants functions is a plus - Skilled in Legal Document Preparation and managing case files - Strong Communication abilities, including fluency in both English and Chinese, with a focus on translating and client interaction - Experience

The secretary also handles daily time entries, client billing processesincluding reviewing and editing proformasand maintains both paper and electronic legal files. Candidates should have a minimum of five years' legal secretarial experience in relevant practice areas, with at least two supporting b

SSL Law Firm LLP, a reputable real estate law firm with offices in San Francisco and San Rafael is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment to join our dynamic team. Prepare, revise, and fo

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP, a dynamic, mid-sized Firm located in the heart of San Francisco's financial district, is seeking a full-time Litigation Secretary to join its Litigation group. Drafting and editing correspondence, memos and other legal documents.

We're looking for a Legal Secretary to serve as the operational engine and a key contributor to our Legal team. Design and document repeatable processes for recurring legal workflows, including contract intake, signature routing, deadline tracking, and matter management. Conduct research, summarizin

Legal Secretary Job Duties: Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries. Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewi

Under general supervision, the Legal Secretary performs secretarial tasks related to the specific work and function of assigned attorneys and other timekeepers. The Legal Secretary maintains a general knowledge of the Firm's practice areas and a specialized knowledge of the assigned attorneys' pract

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support our client's San Francisco-based litigation team on a fully remote contract basis. Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and TOCs/TOAs.

Responsibilities Provide general administrative support Communicate with clients Open new files Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review Familiarity with workers compensation documents Mainta

Responsibilities + Manage state and federal e-filing processes across active litigation matters + Maintain and manage litigation calendars, ensuring deadlines are tracked and met across multiple cases + Support attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and coordination logist

Certificate or college degree in administrative assistant, legal assistant/secretary, or paralegal program, or related field in lieu of one year of work experience. Legal Document Preparation and Filing Prepare template/shell pleadings and other legal documents; revise and format basic pleadings and

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a growing litigation practice in San Francisco, California. Organize and maintain case records in document management systems, including saving, scanning, and indexing incoming legal and case-related materials. This position will provid

As a Litigation Legal Secretary, you will provide a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for assigned attorneys. Legal citation and legal terminology expertise. You will: Input, revise, and finalize correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Paralegal or Legal Secretary with 2-3+ years of experience working as a Paralegal or Legal Secretary to join their growing team in Downtown Los Angeles. RESPONSIBILITIES: Draft and manage written discovery (Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Ad

Perform various administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and document management Prepare legal documents, including contracts and pleadings, for attorney review Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and completeness Maintain calendars and schedule appointments for attorneys Answer

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation legal secretary or litigation support experience in a law firm. Qualifications 3+ years of litigation legal secretary or litigation support experience in a law firm. Work alongside experienced attorneys handling sophisticated legal matters throughout

Responsibilities will include preparing and assisting with pleadings, court filings, calendaring, discovery, e-discovery, legal research, cite checking, blue book court briefs, exhibits, depositions, document review and production, hearings, depositions, trial prep, and trials and arbitrations. Qual

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The ability to work with regular distractions and interruptions from phones and customers at the counter; to work under deadline pressures; and to effectively communicate with irate customers and/or their legal representatives under adverse conditions.

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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc.SGA), is searching for an Executive Assistant for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare clients in San Francisco, CA.Involves managing or performing the administrative services or managing the full general operations of an academic or non-academ

Candidates who receive an offer will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.Job Location: Oakland, CA (Onsite) Job Duration: 1 Month (Possible extension) Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM.As a Receptionist, you will provide administra

Ballard Spahr LLP has an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal administrative assistant (legal secretary) with demonstrated litigation, technical, and administrative skills to work in the San Francisco office. This role provides support to attorneys in the Litigation practice group by maint

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Administrative Assistant - Early Start.Starting Salary Range: $47,618 - $57,141.GGRC is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support of the Early Start Program to maximize efficient operations.To provide administrative support for the Early Start service coordination

Location: San Francisco, CA - Onsite.Rootshell Enterprise Technologies Inc.IT Consulting services in the US.We are actively seeking an Administrative Assistant for one of our clients.Please share your resume with current location and full contact info.Skills: Minimum 3+ years of professional experie