Experienced Litigation Practice Assistant

Fenwick & West; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick & West in San Francisco, CA seeks a Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with secretarial and administrative tasks. The role emphasizes high-volume, high-quality work and superior client service in a busy litigation practice.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with three days on-site, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Bachelor’s degree preferred, strong MS Office and litigation software skills are required, with experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys/paralegals.
• Experience with independent e-Filing in federal and state courts.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research tools.
• Detail‑oriented with ability to manage high‑volume, deadline‑driven work.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain collaborative relationships with partners, associates, paralegals, clients, and vendors.
• Produce high-quality, error-free work on tight deadlines.
• Assist with trial prep, documents, and court filings.
• Manage calendars, billing, and timekeeping.
• Coordinate service of process and vendor scheduling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Best Authority

Propel

PacerPro

Lexis

Westlaw

iManage

Aderant

Job description

Fenwick & West in San Francisco, CA seeks a Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with secretarial and administrative tasks. The role emphasizes high-volume, high-quality work and superior client service in a busy litigation practice.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with three days on-site, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Bachelor’s degree preferred, strong MS Office and litigation software skills are required, with experience