San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
22 hours ago
Legal Secretary - Personal Injury
Description Responsibilities: + Litigation Support: + Prepare lawsuits and manage discovery processes. + Calendar deadlines and statutes, ensuring compliance with CA court rules. + Support attorneys from case intake to trial, including trial preparations and managing trial documents. + Daily and Weekly Duties: + Monitor and advise attorneys of upcoming deadlines. + Maintain regular communication with attorneys about daily activities and schedules. + Print and update key dates for MSJ, mediation, and trial. · Case Management: · Use case management and calendaring software effectively. · Confirm appointments and travel arrangements for legal events. · Maintain and update trial, mediation, and MSJ lists monthly. · Communication and Coordination: · Manage email, memos, and letters, ensuring proper filing and storage. · Follow up on tasks, calls, and emails for timely responses. · Document client and opposing counsel communications. · Filing and Court Interactions: · File documents in CA local and federal courts. · Track court hours and holidays for timely filings. · Interact professionally with court staff. Requirements Required Skills: + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Proficient in case and document management software (e.g., Amicus). + Advanced Microsoft Word skills and basic PowerPoint knowledge. + Experience with scheduling, coordinating experts, propounding/responding to discovery, calendaring, and preparing pleadings. + Ability to manage attorney travel preferences and expenses. · Personal Attributes: + Professional demeanor and good judgment. + Collaborative and personable. + Strong client service mindset. + Highly organized with effective filing system management. · Preferred Experience: + Plaintiff-side personal injury experience. + Familiarity with Judicial Council Forms. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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