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Job Description Overall, Job Duties: Under the direction of the Partner in Charge, the Office Manager/Legal Secretary is responsible for overseeing the overall administrative management and day-to-day operations of the Sacramento office. This role plays a key part in fostering a professional, efficient, and collaborative work environment. The Office Manager/Legal Secretary leads and supports non-attorney staff, ensures that attorneys receive timely and effective administrative support, and proactively coordinates resources to meet the needs of the office. Acting as a central point of contact between the Sacramento office and Firmwide departments, this role is instrumental in maintaining consistent operational excellence and upholding the Firm’s policies, procedures, and high standards of service. The Office Manager/Legal Secretary also provides direct legal secretarial support to one to two attorneys, depending on office needs, staffing ratios, and coverage requirements. This hybrid role requires excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Essential Duties Office Operations and Leadership • Oversee daily office operations in coordination with the Partner in Charge to ensure efficiency, professionalism, and high staff morale, • Supervise non-attorney staff; partner with Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and workplace investigations, • Ensure supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Firm policies and applicable employment laws, • Maintain strict confidentiality in handling sensitive personnel, client, and Firm-related information, • Monitor staff performance and draft performance evaluations and counseling documentation for HR review, • Review and approve staff timecards to support accurate and timely semi-monthly payroll processing, • Responsible for overseeing the annual renewal process for client contracts and legal service agreements., • Manage office budget planning and expense tracking Administrative Coordination • Ensure attorneys receive timely administrative support by coordinating workloads and secretarial assignments, • Reassign staff as needed based on skills, workload, and team dynamics, • Manage overflow support and short-term support needs by leveraging Firmwide resources, • Communicate attorney coverage updates before 9:00 a.m. daily, • Schedule and lead regular staff meetings to share updates and training Collaboration • Coordinate with the Facilities Department for office improvements, buildouts, and office moves; liaise with building management on facility issues, • Support IT Department with local tech needs and provide on-site assistance to IT staff as needed, • Work with the Marketing Department on events, seminars, and materials such as pitch folders, attorney biographies, and presentations, • Facilitate continuing legal education tracking by ensuring appropriate documentation is submitted to the Firm’s librarian Team Building and Culture • Plan and coordinate staff events to foster engagement and collaboration, • Encourage participation in Firmwide and HR-organized activities, • Maintain positive communication with attorneys, staff, and Firmwide departments, • Promote a professional and collegial office environment Legal Secretary Duties • Provide direct legal support to one to two attorneys, including drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, • Handle e-filings and support all stages of the litigation process, from initiation through trial, • Prepare and assemble court filings, hearing binders, deposition exhibits, and arbitration/mediation packets, • Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings and travel, and manage time entry and expense reporting, • Prepare and process new client/matter intakes per Firm procedures, • Support marketing efforts through preparation of presentations and pitch materials, • Provide backup and overflow coverage to other attorneys and staff as needed, • Maintain confidentiality of all Firm, client, and personnel information Additional duties may be assigned as required to meet business needs. Qualifications and Requirements • Minimum of five years of office management experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment, • Minimum of five years of litigation secretary experience, • Strong organizational skills with effective task management, prioritization, and delegation, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with document management systems such as iManage preferred, • Strong business writing, editing, and proofreading skills, • High level of professionalism, discretion, and interpersonal communication, • Typing speed of at least 70 words per minute, • Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff, and vendors, • Skilled in operating standard office equipment, including computers, scanners, and photocopiers, • Consistently reliable in attendance and punctuality Physical Requirements • Prolonged periods of sitting, with frequent standing and walking throughout the day, • Frequent use of a computer for reading, writing, and document preparation, • Clear verbal communication in both in-person and telephone interactions, • Occasional bending, climbing, and kneeling as needed, • Fine motor coordination for tasks such as writing, typing, using a computer mouse, and operating office equipment, • Availability to work more than 40 hours per week, including overtime when necessary, • Capable of lifting up to 10 pounds Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 Annually

Job DescriptionCompany Description Application Opening – Friday, November 07, 2025 Application Deadline – This recruitment may close at any time, but not earlier than 5:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2025. Recruitment ID: RTF0161056-01118329 *Amended 11/18/25 to reflect updated deadline date. If you applied previously, you do not need to reapply. Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Exempt Category 17 position limited to no more than two (2) years in duration. Category 17 employees are used to backfill a Permanent Civil Service (PCS) employee on a leave of absence. This position is exempt from Civil Service and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to connecting our diverse communities to learning, opportunities and each other. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library, an anchor institution in the City’s Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries that serve all neighborhoods throughout the City, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items, and circulation exceeding 14 million each year, SFPL serves more than 4 million visitors annually. The library embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all. Through a robust array of services and programs, the library places an emphasis on literacy and learning, digital inclusion, social justice, equity, and healthy communities. For more information about SFPL, please visit . The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) must build a culture, space, and workplace that is accessible and welcoming to all current and future employees, and to actively build an environment in which all people, regardless of background, identity, or ability, can be equal participants. In this way, our staff at all organizational levels can reflect the communities we serve. A safe, equitable public library is an actively anti-racist public library. Creating an inclusive public library means aligning with the lived realities of people of color. The San Francisco Public Library is committed to advancing racial equity for our workforce and community. SFPL will actively engage in anti-racist practice, programs, and collection development in carrying out the Library’s mission. Job Description Under general supervision, performs advanced professional librarian work; supervises the operations of the Portola Branch Library; supervises activities of subordinate personnel; Responsible for interpreting, enforcing and carrying out assigned duties within the framework of established methods and procedures; making regular contacts with the general public, outside organizations and library personnel in connection with library activities and operations; and maintaining a continued awareness of current reading trends and literature. Plan and conduct library programs to meet community needs; and may be assigned responsibility for a special projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supervises all operations, staff, collections, supplies and facilities in accordance to library guidelines., • Works with staff to address patron concerns and issues in a respectful and timely manner., • Responsible for the oversite, delivery, budget management, and marketing of public programming., • Represents Portola Branch by participating in community outreach events and meetings., • Meets weekly with direct reports to discuss work performance and build successful working relationships., • Prepares annual performance plan and evaluations in accordance with the established deadlines., • Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner with staff, subordinates, the general public, community organizations and administration in order to provide information regarding library operations and strategic priorities., • Demonstrated leadership in organizational change by assisting in policy formulation and implementation by chairing and/or participating in committee. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Possession of a Master's Degree in library and information studies (e.g. MLS/MLIS) from a college, university, or program accredited by the American Library Association. Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian. Experience must be equivalent to the duties and responsibilities of class 3630 Librarian I. At least 1 year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) verifiable experience performing the duties of a Children’s, Youth, and/or Teen Services Librarian. Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at How to Verify Education Requirements | Department of Human Resources Verification of qualifying experience, when requested, must be documented on the employer's business letterhead and must include the name of the applicant, job title(s), dates of employment, description of job duties performed, and signature of the employer or the employer’s authorized representative. Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted. Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Failure to provide the required verification, or request for waiver when requested may result in rejection of the application. Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility and disqualification. Selection Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview. Additional Information Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: • Information About the Hiring Process, • Conviction History, • Employee Benefits Overview, • Equal Employment Opportunity, • Disaster Service Worker, • ADA Accommodation, • Veterans Preference, • Right to Work, • Copies of Application Documents Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquires to Christian Molina, Senior Human Resources Analyst at . The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Job DescriptionCompany Description Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) position; individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be "at-will." • Application Opening: October 29, 2025, • Application Deadline: Continuous, earliest close 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, • Compensation Range: $125,528 - $152,516 About the Office The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office working to protect and advance the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents. With nearly 350 talented and dedicated employees, the Office provides exceptional legal services to the City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments. Our work empowers City leaders with effective, responsive, and creative legal solutions and representation so they can deliver critical public services, and our affirmative advocacy enhances the lives and wellbeing of San Francisco’s residents and visitors. The Office recognizes that diversity in the backgrounds, identities, and experiences of our employees enriches our workplace and enhances our work. We aspire to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of our community, and welcome all candidates, including candidates of any race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age, and candidates with disabilities. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of people want to come and stay, grow professionally, and find purpose and engagement, and where all employees feel welcomed and respected, and valued for their work and contributions to the Office and the City. To learn more about the Office’s efforts to provide an inclusive workplace where employees feel they belong and can meaningfully contribute, please visit: The Office provides a hybrid work schedule for eligible employees. To learn more about the City Attorney’s Office please visit: Job Description About the Law Librarian and Library The Law Librarian is an integral part of the City Attorney’s Office, providing research services and training to support the legal work of attorneys and professional staff across all practice teams. The position manages all aspects of the library’s administrative work including prioritizing resources within the budget, managing the budget, acquisitions, serials control, collection maintenance, contract negotiations, and invoice processing. The library has physical resources in the Office’s work spaces in both San Francisco City Hall and Fox Plaza. Law Librarian Responsibilities The responsibilities listed below represent the range of duties that may be assigned and are not intended as an exhaustive list. • Develops and manages the law library annual budget., • Manages overall library resources to prioritize and meet the legal research needs of the Office within the Library’s available budget. Evaluates usage of current library resources, evaluates alternate resources with an emphasis on digitizing resources, and makes recommendations for renewal of existing materials or purchase of alternate resources., • Conducts research for employees in a timely and effective manner. Advises attorneys and professional staff on research strategy and resource selection to ensure research is accurate and conducted in the most efficient and cost-effective manner., • Trains employees in using information resources; develops, prepares and conducts presentations, including in-person, hybrid, web enabled trainings and asynchronous; prepares and updates guides, newsletters, and intranet pages on library services and information resources., • Negotiates contracts for library resources, with assistance as needed from an assigned Deputy. Manages library contracts. Orders new materials and handles renewals., • Provides employee onboarding to library services, including establishing employee accounts for Office subscriptions., • Manages physical resources, including checking in and processing library materials, updating loose-leaf filing, and shelving library materials., • Manages desk copy surveys, orders, and distribution., • Routes print and electronic newsletters., • Processes invoices., • May collaborate on Office knowledge management initiatives and tools, including generative AI tools., • May supervise other library personnel.Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education • Master of Library Science (M.L.S.), Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) or equivalent degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school; AND/OR, • Two or more years of experience working as a law librarian in a law firm setting., • Three or more years of experience in library vendor management, acquisitions, cataloging, and technical services., • Knowledge of WESTLAW, LEXIS, internet legal resources and/or other on-line databases and software applications. Interest in new and emerging technologies and resources in the legal industry, e.g., generative AI., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other web-based information delivery services, e.g., Koha ILS, LibGuides., • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Communicates clearly, confidently, and persuasively., • Collaborative, with a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment., • Strong customer service orientation., • Responsible and reliable, with strong organizational skills and an aptitude for performing functions requiring a high degree of accuracy and careful attention to detail., • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and prioritize and complete multiple assignments. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at . Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Selection Procedures The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview. Additional Information Salary and Benefits The position has a 5-step salary scale ranging from $125,528 to $152,516. The successful applicant is appointed to a salary step based on years of experience and additional relevant degrees, certifications, credentials or skills. The City offers robust health, retirement and other benefits. For more information please visit: . Job class 8151 is represented by the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21. Information about compensation and benefits is available by entering Classification Code 8151 at . Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: • Information About the Hiring Process, • Conviction History, • Employee Benefits Overview, • Equal Employment Opportunity, • Disaster Service Worker, • ADA Accommodation, • Right to Work, • Copies of Application Documents Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process. • Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquires to Jumy Dang, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at . The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Job Description Job Title: Legal Office Manager / Secretary Location: Sausalito, CA 94965 Salary/Payrate: $95K - $105K + bonus and AWESOME benefits!!! Work Environment: Onsite Term: Permanent / Fulltime Bachelor’s degree required: No Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-SD1 Under the direction of the Partner in Charge, the Office Manager/Legal Secretary is responsible for overseeing the overall administrative management and day-to-day operations of the Marin office. This role plays a key part in fostering a professional, efficient, and collaborative work environment. The Office Manager/Legal Secretary leads and supports non-attorney staff, ensures that attorneys receive timely and effective administrative support, and proactively coordinates resources to meet the needs of the office. Acting as a central point of contact between the Sacramento office and Firmwide departments, this role is instrumental in maintaining consistent operational excellence and upholding the Firm’s policies, procedures, and high standards of service. The Office Manager/Legal Secretary also provides direct legal secretarial support to one to two attorneys, depending on office needs, staffing ratios, and coverage requirements. This hybrid role requires excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Office Operations and Leadership • Oversee daily office operations in coordination with the Partner in Charge to ensure efficiency, professionalism, and high staff morale, • Supervise non-attorney staff; partner with Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and workplace investigations, • Ensure supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Firm policies and applicable employment laws, • Maintain strict confidentiality in handling sensitive personnel, client, and Firm-related information, • Monitor staff performance and draft performance evaluations and counseling documentation for HR review, • Review and approve staff timecards to support accurate and timely semi-monthly payroll processing, • Responsible for overseeing the annual renewal process for client contracts and legal service agreements., • Manage office budget planning and expense tracking Administrative Coordination • Ensure attorneys receive timely administrative support by coordinating workloads and secretarial assignments, • Reassign staff as needed based on skills, workload, and team dynamics, • Manage overflow support and short-term support needs by leveraging Firmwide resources, • Communicate attorney coverage updates before 9:00 a.m. daily, • Coordinate with the Facilities Department for office improvements, buildouts, and office moves; liaise with building management on facility issues, • Support IT Department with local tech needs and provide on-site assistance to IT staff as needed, • Work with the Marketing Department on events, seminars, and materials such as pitch folders, attorney biographies, and presentations, • Facilitate continuing legal education tracking by ensuring appropriate documentation is submitted to the Firm’s librarian Team Building and Culture • Plan and coordinate staff events to foster engagement and collaboration, • Encourage participation in Firmwide and HR-organized activities, • Maintain positive communication with attorneys, staff, and Firmwide departments, • Promote a professional and collegial office environment Legal Secretary Duties • Provide direct legal support to one to two attorneys, including drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, • Handle e-filings and support all stages of the litigation process, from initiation through trial, • Prepare and assemble court filings, hearing binders, deposition exhibits, and arbitration/mediation packets, • Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings and travel, and manage time entry and expense reporting, • Prepare and process new client/matter intakes per Firm procedures, • Support marketing efforts through preparation of presentations and pitch materials, • Provide backup and overflow coverage to other attorneys and staff as needed, • Maintain confidentiality of all Firm, client, and personnel information Additional duties may be assigned as required to meet business needs. Qualifications and Requirements Minimum of five years of office management experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment Minimum of five years of litigation secretary experience Strong organizational skills with effective task management, prioritization, and delegation Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with document management systems such as iManage preferred Strong business writing, editing, and proofreading skills High level of professionalism, discretion, and interpersonal communication Typing speed of at least 70 words per minute Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff, and vendors Skilled in operating standard office equipment, including computers, scanners, and photocopiers Consistently reliable in attendance and punctuality