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Litigation Secretary

  2026-04-17     Pathways Personnel     San Francisco,CA  
Description:

Our client is prestigious well respected AM Law 50 law firm. The firm offers a quality of life and work environment usually only seen in smaller law firms which is proven by their low turnover. They are looking for a Litigation Assistant Lead for their San Francisco office.


Summary:


This is a highly visible role supporting sophisticated, high-stakes matters supporting key leadership Partners. This is a standout opportunity for a seasoned Litigation Assistant to step into a trusted partner role with real impact, while also expanding into team leadership and cross-office collaboration. Ideal for someone looking to elevate their career within a premier, fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize complex litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence
  • Manage state and federal court filings, including appellate matters, ensuring strict compliance with court rules, procedures, and deadlines
  • Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and related proceedings, liaising with court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors
  • Support case management, including drafting TOCs/TOAs, handling large-scale discovery, and maintaining organized electronic and physical files
  • Provide high-level administrative and practice support, including calendar management, travel coordination, expense reporting, billing, and new matter/conflicts processes
  • Serve as a senior team resource and liaison, mentoring assistants, coordinating workflow and coverage, supporting onboarding/training, and helping drive consistency and best practices across teams/offices

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of litigation experience, preferably within a large law firm or complex, high-volume litigation environment
  • Deep knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings (including appellate), discovery processes, and trial preparation
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and complex assignments with strong judgment and professionalism
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and written/verbal communication abilities; typing speed of 60+ WPM
  • Advanced proficiency in legal and office technology, including PACER, Adobe Acrobat, NetDocuments (or similar), and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Intapp, Chrome River, and 3E a plus

Salary: Up to 140K, DOE. Outstanding benefits.


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