Legal Secretary

Robert Half is recruiting a Legal Secretary for the Marin office of our large law firm client. The Legal Secretary will assist 3-4 commercial litigation, labor & employment law, and public entity defense attorneys. A legal secretary with good experience managing civil litigation documents and court filings and who enjoys a diverse and interesting caseload.

Required qualifications: 

•2++ years of civil litigation support experience as a legal secretary;

•Good knowledge of state, Federal, and administrative court rules and procedures for preparing pleadings (incl. some cite checking) and doing e-filings and service on the parties;

•Software skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and electronic document management systems (e.g., IManage); and

•High attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skill set, and great word processing, editing and proofreading skills.

This is a direct-hire opportunity at a nice firm that ensures good work-life balance and cordial workplace culture. Our client offers a base salary of $75,000 - 100,000/yr., DOE, plus year-end discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits (incl. multiple medical/dental/vision insurance plans, 410k Plan with 3% Firm match, and good vacation & sick leave). For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you

• Minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role within the legal industry

• Knowledge of Court Filings procedures

• Understanding of Court Rules and procedures

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

• Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.