Litigation Legal Secretary (San Francisco)
We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Firm’s Litigation practice. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for providing case management, administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience, a working knowledge of the federal, state and county court systems and be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite. The position will be hybrid (onsite 2+ days per week) in our San Francisco office and will report to the Legal Support Services Supervisor.
The hourly range for the position of Legal Secretary at Nossaman is approximately $46.16 and $58.98 an hour. The successful candidate’s annual compensation for this position is reasonably expected to be set between $90,000 and $115,000 per year. However, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support a team of litigation attorneys in various litigation groups
- Prepare and format pleadings, motions, briefs and other complex legal documents using advanced Microsoft Word skills
- Manage state and federal court filings and coordinate with the firm's docketing team to meet critical deadlines
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, trial logistics, attorney calendars and travel arrangements
- Assist with client intake, billing activities, electronic file management and day-to-day practice support
- Partner with attorneys and colleagues in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on exceptional client service
Experience & Qualifications
- High School Diploma, or equivalent, is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience
- Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules, procedures and e-filing systems
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including styles, formatting, tables of contents and tables of authorities
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice
- Excellent organizational, proofreading and time-management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and adapt during busy trial periods
- Experience with legal technology platforms such as iManage, Litera, Aderant, Emburse or similar systems is a plus
- Demonstrated commitment to client service, professionalism and teamwork
- Type a minimum of 60+ WPM
Nossaman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is the Firm’s policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), religious creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status or any other protected status under applicable law.
Nossaman LLP is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. Applicants will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. Employees at Nossaman have access to highly sensitive, confidential and valuable information of clients and others, and certain criminal history may pose a significant risk to the Firm’s business operations and reputation.
Agency submissions by invitation only. Unsolicited submissions will not be accepted.
