Job Details

Legal Administrative Assistant

A San Francisco-based attorney is seeking a part-time Legal Administrative Assistant to help coordinate preparations for a significant criminal defense trial. The immediate need is for someone who can take ownership of trial-related logistics, manage changing priorities, and follow through on projects with limited oversight.

The role is primarily remote, but the assistant must be available for occasional tasks in San Francisco, including touring potential accommodations for the trial team. Depending on the candidate's experience and the attorney's needs, the assignment may also include legal administrative, litigation, bankruptcy, or billing-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trial-team logistics, including sourcing and touring two townhouses near the trial location in San Francisco.
• Help arrange internet service, supplies, and other practical needs for the trial accommodations.
• Track assignments and deadlines, communicate with vendors and other contacts, and keep the attorney updated on progress.
• Participate in Zoom meetings to learn the attorney's processes and receive project-specific instructions.
• Assist with litigation and trial-related administrative work as needed.
• If experienced with legal document preparation, gather information from clients and prepare bankruptcy documents using attorney-provided forms or precedents.
• If experienced with Excel or billing support, help organize business bank records and income information for tax and billing-related projects.