Litigation Secretary
Litigation Assistant/SecretarySan Francisco boutique firm that specializes in public entity and non-profit work is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant/Secretary to join the team. Qualified individuals have at least five (5) years of litigation support experience, are well versed in court filings and rules, and able to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities:
Prepare for trials, hearings, and other litigation matters
Proficiently prepare and format court documents for California state and federal courts
E-file in all California state and federal courts
Conduct research on court requirements for filings
Create TOAs and TOCs
Prepare and serve subpoenas
Prioritize and track projects and deadlines
Qualifications & Skills:
Willingness to learn and flexibility to adapt to the needs of the practice.
Strong communication, organizational and record-keeping skills as well a keen eye for details.
Candidates must be skilled in the following areas:
Knowledge of local, State of California and federal rules
Preparation and filing/e-filing of court documents
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Moderate knowledge and experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro
Working knowledge of document management systems such as iManage and ediscovery platforms
Understanding of legal calendaring systems such as Deadlines.com and Compulaw, a plus
Experience with Appellate filings also a plus
The firm offers a hybrid schedule (3 in office, 2 WFH), competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.