Job Details

Legal Assistant -- Litigation

We're looking for a skilled and detail-driven Legal Assistant to join the Litigation Department in the rapidly growing office of an AM200 law firm in San Francisco. In this role, you'll play a key part in keeping the legal team running smoothly, from managing court filings to supporting complex litigation from start to finish.

Salary: 90k-105k DOE

What You'll Do

• Prepare and organize documents for state and federal court filings, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence.
• Handle e-filing across a range of state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels.
• Draft and process correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents; maintain organized electronic files.
• Manage new client intake and ongoing file maintenance using the firm's electronic records management system.
• Coordinate billing, travel arrangements, and expense reimbursements.
• Serve as a professional and approachable point of contact for clients, attorneys, and staff.

What We're Looking For

• A growth mindset: you're proactive, curious, and motivated to keep developing your skills.
• Strong communicator: comfortable expressing ideas clearly, both in writing and in conversation.
• Highly organized: you can juggle multiple deadlines without letting details slip.

Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of general litigation experience is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential, as is experience supporting attorneys in complex litigation matters. Candidates must also have hands-on experience with e-filing, document management systems (NetDocs experience is a plus), and time and billing platforms (Elite experience is a bonus).