Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation
Location: San Francisco
A highly regarded legal team is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join their Litigation practice group. This position plays a critical role in supporting attorneys and maintaining the smooth operation of a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prioritize and manage assignments while preparing sensitive and detailed correspondence.
- Draft and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, court appearances, forms, and presentations.
- Provide litigation support, including preparing witness and trial binders, coordinating deposition logistics, managing electronic filings, and handling exhibits.
- Oversee the billing process, including time-entry, data review, submissions, record maintenance, and addressing discrepancies.
- Schedule appointments, arrange travel and meetings, and maintain business calendars.
- Establish and maintain well-organized filing systems, including safeguarding original client documents.
- Prepare and file documents with various courts in hardcopy and electronic formats, ensuring compliance with filing requirements.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with a focus on litigation support.
- Proficiency in e-filing across court systems and familiarity with Pacer and other court-related platforms.
- Advanced skills in MS Word and proficiency in the MS Office Suite; ability to quickly learn new software tools (e.g., Adobe, DocuSign, and document management systems).
- Strong attention to detail with excellent proofreading and document formatting skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with strong multitasking and time management skills.
- Ability to transcribe legal documents from drafts, dictation, or transcription.
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities effectively.
Salary Range:
$64,000 - $115,000 per year
Compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and location.
Additional Information:
This position offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, family planning resources, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Join a supportive and collaborative team where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on clients and the community.
