Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: San Francisco, CAA highly established national litigation firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys within a sophisticated litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a polished legal support professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants exposure to complex litigation, sophisticated corporate clients, and experienced trial attorneys. The practice represents some of the country's largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes. The litigation team has significant experience handling matters nationwide, giving legal support professionals the opportunity to work alongside attorneys on sophisticated and high-profile cases.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documentsFile documents electronically and traditionally with state, federal, and appellate courts in accordance with applicable court rulesMaintain attorney calendars and monitor court deadlinesArrange meetings, conference calls, depositions, mediations, and other litigation activitiesServe as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and other external contactsAssist with attorney billing, time entry, and related administrative functionsSupport trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, and case filesCoordinate business travel and expense reimbursementsProvide support to additional attorneys and team members as workload demandsQualificationsMinimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant or legal secretary experienceLaw firm experience required; large law firm experience preferredProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPointExperience with electronic court filing systems for state and federal courtsAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsProfessional demeanor and strong client-service mindsetDemonstrated initiative, reliability, and sound judgmentSalary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $85,000 – $95,000 Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance401(k) retirement planPaid time offFirm-recognized holidaysLife InsuranceShort-term disability coverageLong-term disability coverageEmployee wellness programsProfessional development programsInterested?If you're an experienced litigation legal assistant looking for strong earning potential, sophisticated litigation exposure, and the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced attorneys, this could be an excellent next step.Apply today or message me directly for a confidential conversation.If this particular opportunity isn't the right fit, I work with other legal clients and would be happy to discuss additional opportunities that may better align with your background and career goals.