Temporary Legal Secretary (6 weeks ++) (financial district)

Our client, a well-established multinational law firm located in downtown San Francisco (Financial District), is looking to fulfill the need for a temporary Legal Secretary to support the Litigation team. This assignment is expected to start as soon as possible and last about eight weeks with the possibility of extension. Employment Type: Full Time Temporary | M - F | 9am – 5:30pm PT On-Site Pay Rate: $35.00 / Hour Responsibilities: Administrative support: Attorney and practice group calendar management (via Outlook) with coordination of travel arrangements and any client services as needed Oversee inbox and incoming client correspondence via email, phone, and certified mail Expense tracking and submissions on behalf of attorney. Including processing check or payment requests for vendor services as needed Initiate conflict checks, and new client/matter steps with client profile buildout in practice management software Support to special projects, legal research or ad-hoc clerical tasks as arise Document Management & Preparation: Draft and finalize legal and non-legal documents or PowerPoint slides. Documents might include general correspondence, memos, briefs, tables of contents, tables of authority, notices, pleadings, motions, discovery & response, proposed orders, extensions, dismissals E-filing within State and Federal Courts. Utilizing CompuLaw legal database for deadline management and calendaring Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials consistent with firm policy and attorney standard Utilize the document management system as a central repository for all matters and client related documents Qualifications: Qualified candidates should have a minimum of four years prior secretary or legal assistant experience in Litigation. A high school diploma is required. Must possess knowledge of court rules and procedures and filing within California State and Federal court is required. Proficiency in MS Office 365, practice management and calendaring software (CompuLaw, Clio, etc.), document management (iManage, NetDoc) and Adobe Acrobat. Strong word processing skills with sharp attention to detail, organization, and time management. Must possess a high level of professionalism, and ability to support a fast-paced environment with prioritization of work accordingly. Strong attention to detail and deadline management is a plus. A collaborative and team-oriented working style is highly desired in the ideal candidates. We are a Bay Area, CA based staffing and recruiting firm assisting our client with this temporary need. Please respond with your updated WordDoc resume and contact information—Thank you! Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $35.00 per hour