Legal Secretary at Coblentz Patch Duffy & 38 Bass LLP

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

62.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation support, Administrative support, Clerical support, Drafting correspondence, Legal document editing, Court e-filing, Calendar management, Time entry, Organizational skills, Verbal communication, Written communication, Word processing, Formatting, Table of contents generation, Table of authorities generation, Commercial litigation

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Overview Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP, a dynamic, mid-sized Firm located in the heart of San Francisco's financial district, is seeking a full-time Litigation Secretary to join its Litigation Group. The current pay range for this position is $46 to $62 dollars per hour, with the annualized amount being approximately $90,000 to $120,000. The compensation offered will be based on a number of factors, including the specific qualifications of the applicant, years of related experience, education, applicable licenses and certifications, and the geographical location from which the applicant will perform the job. Duties and Responsibilities * Providing all administrative and clerical support for a Litigation Partner and Associates as related to their cases and clients * Drafting and editing correspondence, memos and other legal documents * Handling court filings, e-filings * Facilitating meetings, depositions, client calls * Maintaining attorney's calendars * Coordinating with the records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters * Entering and editing attorney time as necessary Other Duties Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this position. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Knowledge and Abilities Required * Strong organizational skills * Excellent verbal and written skills are required * Excellent word processing and formatting skills including experience generating tables of contents and tables of authorities * Ability to e-file independently in accordance with the Court's rules * The ideal candidate will interact well with others in a team setting, and work effectively under pressure * Candidates with experience also supporting Corporate attorneys are encouraged to apply Experience and Education Required * Qualified candidates will have 5 - 7 years of strong commercial litigation experience * Solid understanding of State and Federal Court rules, procedures and calendaring requirements Working Conditions Normal office environment and, as needed, the ability to work from home. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, come and go from workspace repeatedly throughout the day, use a computer and phone, talk, listen, read and understand documents, and move and lift up to 10 pounds. The physical demands described are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Firm Information Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass, LLP is a top-tier law firm with deep roots in San Francisco and the surrounding communities, representing institutional and individual clients in real estate, litigation, technology, communications, securities, employment, nonprofit and estate planning. Please visit our website www.coblentzlaw.com [http://www.coblentzlaw.com] for more information about the Firm. Firm Benefits Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass, LLP values skill and diversity and strives to foster a progressive, energetic work environment. We provide a platform for growth and development and the ability to see the impact of your contributions firsthand. The Firm offers competitive pay, a generous benefits and wellness package, and paid vacation. AAP/EEO Statement Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation partners and associates, including drafting documents and managing court filings. Facilitate meetings, depositions, and client communications while maintaining attorney calendars and time records.