Litigation Paralegal/Secretary - Temp To Hire

Our client, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a temp-to-hire opportunity in San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional who enjoys a hands-on role and is comfortable handling both substantive paralegal work and legal secretarial responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive attitude, strong writing skills, and a willingness to contribute wherever needed to support a busy litigation practice. Schedule & Location Full-timeMonday through Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)Onsite in San FranciscoPotential for hybrid flexibility in the futureTemp-to-hire opportunity Why This Opportunity Stands Out True temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potentialOpportunity to work with a respected litigation practice with a national presenceDiverse litigation matters across multiple practice areasHands-on involvement throughout the litigation lifecycleCollaborative team environment that values positive attitudes and strong work ethicOpportunity to perform both paralegal and legal secretarial functions Top Qualifications 6+ years of paralegal and/or litigation legal secretary experience preferredExceptional candidates with 4-5 years of experience will be consideredStrong litigation background requiredDiscovery, case preparation, and document drafting experienceExperience reviewing and organizing medical recordsStrong legal writing and communication skillsProficiency with LexisNexis and ClioProfessional demeanor and client-facing experienceWillingness to perform approximately 80% paralegal duties and 20% legal secretary duties Responsibilities Litigation Paralegal Duties (80%) Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and legal correspondenceManage all phases of discovery, including document review, productions, and organizationPrepare exhibits, trial binders, deposition materials, and hearing notebooksReview, organize, and summarize medical records and supporting documentationConduct legal research using LexisNexisMaintain case files and litigation databases within ClioAssist attorneys with case strategy preparation and trial supportTrack litigation deadlines and manage case progressCommunicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors Legal Secretary Duties (20%) Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents for filingMaintain attorney calendars and schedulingCoordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetingsAssist with e-filing and service of documentsSupport billing activities and time entry reviewHandle administrative tasks necessary to support the litigation team Qualifications Minimum 4-6 years of litigation support experienceStrong understanding of litigation procedures and court rulesExperience supporting defense litigation matters preferredExcellent organizational and multitasking abilitiesStrong attention to detail and follow-throughAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with Clio and LexisNexis preferredAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a litigation professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and is comfortable handling both paralegal and legal secretarial responsibilities. They are proactive, positive, and willing to jump in wherever needed. This person takes ownership of their work, has strong writing skills, communicates professionally, and thrives in a collaborative environment where teamwork is highly valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.