
Merlin Law Group is seeking a Legal Secretary with 5+ years of litigation experience in our San Francisco, CA office.
Who we are:
Merlin Law Group is a national insurance claim litigation firm that handles commercial property insurance claims, residential property insurance claims and bad faith claims. We are dedicated to helping policyholders protect themselves in complex legal battles as well as fighting for the best possible laws to protect the insured nationwide.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented legal secretary with 5+ years of litigation experience to join our dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. The legal secretary will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys, maintaining case files, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations within our litigation team.
What you'll do:
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Prepare and format legal documents including pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence.
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Maintain and organize case files, indexes, and litigation calendars.
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File documents electronically with state and federal courts.
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Manage attorney schedules, including coordinating meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
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Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties.
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Assist with assembling materials for hearings, depositions, and trials (e.g., exhibits, binders, witness lists).
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Support attorneys with day-to-day administrative tasks including time entry, expense reporting, and document management.
Our ideal candidate:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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5+ years of relevant experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant. Experience and knowledge of State and Federal court system and filings
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First Party Property Insurance (a plus)
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, document management and client management software systems
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Excellent verbal & written communication skills
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Organized & detail-oriented
What we offer:
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Vacation & Sick Time
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
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401(k) Plan
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Short- and Long-Term Disability
Message to Recruiters: Thank you for your interest in our job advertisement. To streamline our communication process, we kindly request that you direct all inquiries to careers@merlinlawgroup.com. Please, no phone calls. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to collaborating with you.
Merlin Law Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
- $65,000 - $75,000