Executive Legal Assistant

MC Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation (year 1)

Annual bonus

Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 W

Job summary

A foremost law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support four litigation partners. This role suits an experienced legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office downtown SF, 2 days WFH) with a comprehensive benefits package, including 4 weeks of vacation in year one and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm.
• 3–5 years of hands-on civil litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of California Rules of Court and civil procedure.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing, docketing, calendaring, discovery, and large-scale document productions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills, with exceptional attention to detail and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with legal document management and comparison tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and practice support to partners and Of Counsel attorneys.
• Manage complex calendaring, scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reports, billing, and client onboarding.
• Coordinate litigation deadlines, court filings, docketing, discovery, document production, and law and motion practice.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Collaborate with attorneys, colleagues, and firm departments to ensure efficient practice management.

Skills

Litigation experience

California civil procedure

E-filing

Docketing

Organizational skills

MS Office

Document management

Job description

Top-tier global law firm is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant in their San Francisco due to a retirement. The role supports 4 litigation partners and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and practice support to partners and Of Counsel attorneys.
• Manage complex calendaring, scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reports, billing, and client onboarding.
• Coordinate litigation deadlines, court filings, docketing, discovery, document production, and law and motion practice.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Collaborate with attorneys, colleagues, and firm departments to ensure efficient practice management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on civil litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of California Rules of Court and civil procedure.
• Experience with state and federal e‑filing, docketing, calendaring, discovery, and large-scale document productions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills, with exceptional attention to detail and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with legal document management and comparison tools preferred.

Compensation: $118,000-$132,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package (including 4 weeks of vacation year one) and annual bonus.

Hybrid schedule - 3 days in office downtown SF, 2 WFH.