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$38.46/hr - $48.71/hr

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Director of Human Resources @ Murphy Pearson Bradley & Feeney

Busy mid‑sized litigation law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Secretary (also known as Practice Assistant or Practice Specialist - this is not a Paralegal position) to work in our San Francisco office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents using correct formatting, based on local rules of the court.
• E‑filing and/or hard copy filings with courts.
• Timely send correspondence and client documents.
• Schedule conference rooms for client meetings and depositions; arrange technology requirements.
• Communicate with clients, vendors and opposing counsel.
• Keep current with Insurance Litigation Guidelines.
• Process invoices and submit to accounting department for payment.
• Copy, scan, print and fax documents.
• Calendaring all events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to calculate legal deadlines in accordance with statutory local, state, federal and appellate rules.

File Management

• Keep files updated and current in electronic format.
• Open and close out files according to firm policy, ensuring legal requirements are met.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills and attention‑to‑detail.
• Strong communication, grammar, proofreading and time management.
• Communicate with attorneys regarding progress on tasks, confirm priorities if necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed based on practice area and firm demands.
• Knowledge of Kofax Power or Adobe pdf editing software, a plus.

Experience

• At least three years of experience in all phases of civil litigation (discovery, trial, appeals): Understanding of litigation, local, state, federal and administrative rules, law and motion and related docketing requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – experience creating initial drafts of pleadings, tracking changes in Word, scheduling and managing appointments in Outlook.
• Adherence to regular schedule.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Adherence to Firm's policies and procedures.
• Reside within commuting distance of our San Francisco or Sacramento office.

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a professional work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The base salary rate for this non‑exempt 37.5 hours a week position is $38.46 – $48.71, depending on experience.

Health benefits include Medical (HMO, PPO and Kaiser options), Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance, Long‑term Disability, 401(k) & matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care), and Commuter Pre‑Tax (Transit and Parking) benefits.

Benefits Inferred from the Description

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal and Administrative

Industries

Legal Services