Legal Secretary ( Toxic Tort) ( Hybrid in San Francisco) ( Full-Time)

Location: Hybrid schedule in San Francisco, California, with 2 days remote and 3 days in office

Salary: $80K - $90K Base Salary

Must Haves:

We are seeking a background of several years in Defense Litigation Support.
Responsible for supporting 3-4 attorneys with matters in Toxic Tort, so this experience is a Must.
Must be able to work a Hybrid Schedule in the San Francisco office

Qualifications

Must have approximately 3+ years of Defense Litigation experience
Recent hands-on Toxic Tort experience.
Knowledge of litigation (e-filings) and trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and rules
Must know Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Experience working with a document management system
Strong interpersonal relationship skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize and work independently
Work well under pressure, remain flexible, be proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
Prepare court forms such as California Judicial Council Forms for attorneys' review
Schedule depositions with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court reporters
Schedule conference calls and on-site/off-site meetings
Arrange and coordinate travel arrangements
Calendar depositions, hearings, trials, and all associated dates.
Manage Outlook calendar of all appointments, conferences, and meetings
Open new matters, conflict checks for partner's review, prepare engagement letters
Document management and organization, saving documents and emails to a document management system.
Become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
Submit attorneys' expense reports
Manage bills for third-party vendors, process check requests, and follow up with accounting.
Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation

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