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Job Description

Whitemore James Black is a legal search and staffing firm. We are presently assisting the San Francisco office of a top law firm on their search for a full-time Litigation Assistant.

The Role: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Assistant to join our client's San Francisco office. You will provide crucial administrative and legal support to our attorneys, ensuring the efficient operation of our fast-paced practice. This is a full-time, in-office position located in the vibrant San Francisco legal community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence, in accordance with state and federal court rules.
• Prepare TOAs/TOCs.
• Handle electronic court filings (e-filing) with multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and organize both physical and electronic case files and other legal records.
• Serve as a professional and courteous first point of contact for clients and other legal professionals.
• Prepare and process time entries, expense reports, and client billing.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of recent legal experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and filing requirements.
• Proficiency with modern office technology and legal-specific software (e.g., MS Office Suite, document management systems).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise correspondence.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate's/bachelor's degree or paralegal certification is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $70K to $100K DOE, 35 Hours Per Week
• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is available for this role.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in response to this posting. We look forward to hearing from you.

Company Description

Whitemore James Black is a boutique legal search and staffing firm based in California. We specialize in the placement of attorneys, paralegals, law firm administrators, executive assistants, legal secretaries, and support staff. Our recruiters each have over a decade of experience and work with the very best law firms and companies.