Legal Practice Coordinator – Litigation (Legal Secretary)

Location: San Francisco, California, United States; minimum 3 days per week in the office

Salary: $100,000–$125,000 per year, depending on skills and experience

Company

Law firm providing legal services with a Litigation Practice Group based in the San Francisco office.

What you will do

• Support multiple litigation attorneys while managing competing priorities and critical court-filing deadlines.
• Perform calendar management, communications, travel coordination, meeting logistics, matter opening, time entry, expense reporting, billing, and business development support.
• Coordinate case management, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, trials, and related logistics, including trial support as needed.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents and correspondence for accuracy, grammar, and formatting.
• Provide proactive and professional service to internal and external contacts while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation experience in BigLaw, including strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and civil procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in electronic filing across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign.
• Proficiency with document management systems such as NetDocuments or iManage, plus dictation and transcription software.
• Accurate typing speed of 50–80 words per minute and exceptional written, verbal, organizational, and client-service skills.
• Ability to work from the San Francisco office at least 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree or Legal Secretary Certificate.
• Experience in IP litigation and trial preparation.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, cooperative, and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to support both internal and external contacts in a fast-paced legal setting.
• High standards of confidentiality, discretion, accuracy, and client service.