Litigation Legal Assistant

Orion Placement
  • San Francisco, California
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $41.00 - $46.00 per hour

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a respected, established law firm where your expertise makes a real difference in meaningful litigation matters.
    • Enjoy the opportunity for a hybrid schedule after successfully completing your initial training period.
    • Work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, welcoming, and supportive environment.
    • Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and additional firm-paid benefits.
    • Build your career with a team that values initiative, attention to detail, and professional growth.

    Location

    San Francisco, CA | Hybrid Opportunity: This full-time position begins on-site for the first 90 days, with a hybrid schedule available after successful training. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

    Note

    We're seeking candidates with 3+ years of litigation legal assistant or legal secretary experience, including court calendaring and state and federal e-filing. Candidates must be able to work on-site in San Francisco during the initial training period. Civil litigation experience is required

    About Us

    We're an established California law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services and building lasting client relationships. Our team combines sophisticated litigation work with a supportive, people-first culture where every team member plays an important role.

    Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Support three attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, helping keep cases organized and moving forward.
    • Manage court deadlines, litigation calendars, filings, and attorney schedules with accuracy and confidence.
    • Prepare, format, proofread, and electronically file legal documents in state and federal courts.
    • Create tables of authorities, organize exhibits, prepare redactions, and manage Bates stamping.
    • Research court rules and procedures to ensure accurate calendaring and compliance.
    • Coordinate travel, expense reports, time entries, and other administrative needs.
    • Collaborate with attorneys and colleagues to deliver outstanding client service.

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Litigation Legal Secretary.
    • Experience with state and federal court e-filing and litigation calendaring.
    • Strong knowledge of court procedures, filing deadlines, and legal document preparation.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
    • Excellent organizational, communication, proofreading, and multitasking skills.
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Labor and employment litigation experience and familiarity with eDockets, Milana, or Compulaw are a plus.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    We believe great work happens when talented people feel supported and appreciated. You'll enjoy meaningful responsibilities, opportunities to develop your skills, a collaborative team environment, comprehensive benefits, and the potential for hybrid flexibility. If you take pride in keeping litigation moving smoothly and enjoy being a trusted part of a legal team, we'd love to hear from you!

    JPC-2527

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, California

    Skills

    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Expense Reportsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Documentsunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Proofreadingunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Travel Planningunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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