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Litigation Legal Assistant Opportunity

An AV-rated, management-side employment law firm in South San Francisco has an urgent need for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a team of four attorneys on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a hands-on litigation support role covering case management from start to finish. The ideal candidate is a seasoned litigation legal assistant or legal secretary with deep knowledge of state and federal court procedures, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision. This is a fully onsite role offering stability, a collegial environment, and an opportunity to join a well-established boutique firm known for its high-quality work and strong employee tenure.

Responsibilities:

• Support litigation matters from case opening through resolution
• Prepare, file, and serve documents in state and federal courts
• Manage and maintain court calendars, deadlines, and hearing schedules
• Open new matters and organize case files
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day case management and workflow
• Perform light administrative duties (filing, scanning, organizing documents)
• Manage monthly billing cycles in coordination with the firm's billing system
• Draft simple correspondence and assist with formatting documents as needed
• Communicate with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients when appropriate
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and adapt to new or evolving legal software

Requirements:

• 5+ years of civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary experience, preferably employment law litigation
• Strong experience with state court procedures; federal court experience strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Extensive experience with e-filing, calendaring, and court rules
• Ability to hit the ground running with little to no training
• Exceptional organization, accuracy, and follow-through
• Comfortable in a small-firm environment handling both legal and administrative tasks
• Must be able to work onsite in South San Francisco MondayFriday (free parking available)