Litigation Secretary/Legal Practice Assistant (San Bruno and Surrounding Area)

Estelle M.
Franklin Litigation Legal Secretary Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record of providing top-tier legal support within a demanding litigation department.
Excellent in formatting briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Proactive in managing a heavy litigation desk and directing high-profile projects.
Excel at managing attorney’s calendar, coordinating legal proceedings, and resolving complex litigation matters.
Adept at prioritizing legal deadlines, managing caseloads, and meeting challenging deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
Areas of Expertise • Litigation Secretarial Support • E-Filing • Audit Letter Responses • Attorney’s Calendar Management • Trial & Hearing Coordination • Formatting briefs and pleadings • Litigation Case & Desk Management • Transcribing Dictation • Attorney Time Entry & Billing Professional Experience King & Kelleher LLP, San Francisco, CA Litigation Secretary September 2016 – Present Offered crucial support to the office manager at King & Kelleher, LLP, a law firm specializing in Intellectual Property and Civil Litigation.
Performed and executed a variety of litigation secretarial tasks on an as-needed basis.
Delivered exceptional support to the office manager during high-volume periods.
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, LLP, San Francisco, CA Litigation Secretary April 2017 – March 2023 Managed legal responsibilities for two major shareholders and an associate specializing in complex product liability, defense litigation, premises liability, and catastrophic personal injury matters.
Conducted research on out-of-state court rules for Pro Hac Vice Applications.
• Acted as key liaison between court and attorneys to obtain and schedule hearing dates.
Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.
C – South San Francisco, CA Litigation Secretary April 2017 – April 2022 Offered comprehensive support and assistance to senior counsel, managing partner, and two associates in a boutique law firm setting, specializing in labor and employment defense litigation.
Showcased expertise in meticulous management of multiple calendars and coordination of legal proceedings, including trials, hearings, motions, and discovery.
Submitted filings to administrative agencies including DFEH, EEOC & NLRB.
• Successfully managed high-stress situations and consistently met defined deadlines.
• Garnered a $5K supplemental COVID bonus as recognition for unwavering loyalty and consistent presence during challenging times of COVID.
Walsworth – San Francisco, CA Litigation Secretary July 2016 – April 2017 Delivered exceptional input while serving as a key member of a distinguished team of legal professionals in a renowned general litigation department.
Assisted senior trial counsel, a senior litigation partner, a senior associate, and two associates in managing daily legal operations.
Played a vital role in backup calendaring of events and deadlines.
• Consistently met deadlines of additional attorneys during bi-weekly school attendance of Lead Secretary.
Education & Credentials South San Francisco High School – High School Diploma California Notary Public – Commission No.
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