The Legal Assistant provides high-level administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This role is based in the firm's San Francisco office and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working in a paperless environment and supporting attorneys with a variety of litigation and trial-related matters.
Key responsibilities include drafting, proofreading, revising, and formatting complex legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings; preparing tables of contents and authorities; filing documents in state and federal courts through electronic filing systems; and maintaining attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, and tracking court deadlines. The Legal Assistant will also assist with trial preparation, support paralegals with case file organization and records management, coordinate travel arrangements, process expense reports, and handle administrative tasks such as billing, invoicing, reporting, and client correspondence.
Qualified candidates should have 5–10 years of experience as a litigation or trial legal assistant/secretary, including substantial experience with state and federal court filings and e-filing procedures. Strong organizational, communication, proofreading, and problem-solving skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with iManage or FileSite document management systems is preferred.
The salary range for this position is $90,000–$100,000 annually ($49.45–$54.95 per hour), along with a comprehensive benefits package, hybrid work flexibility, generous paid time off, parental leave, healthcare coverage, and professional development opportunities.