Floater Legal Assistant - Litigation & Transactional

Adams & Martin Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a versatile Legal Assistant (Floater) to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support across litigation and transactional practices in a fast-paced environment in San Francisco. You will assist attorneys with pleadings, contracts, court filings, and billing tasks while coordinating onboarding and conflicts checks.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapting to changing workloads and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience (law firm or similar environment preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal software (e.g., NetDocs, InTapp, Chrome River).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage shifting priorities.
• Understanding of legal terminology and processes (litigation experience strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Prepare, edit, format, and compare legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Manage court filings and assist with discovery processes.
• Support transactional matters, including closing documents and binders.
• Draft shells for pleadings and other legal filings.
• Coordinate client onboarding, conflicts checks, and billing setup.
• Enter and review attorney time entries and assist with billing compliance.
• Maintain and organize matter files, databases, and records.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Manage competing priorities and workflows to meet deadlines.

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetDocs

InTapp

Chrome River

Job description

Litigation & Transactional Legal Assistant (Floater)

Our client is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their team in a floater capacity, providing critical support across both litigation and transactional practices. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety in their work, and is eager to support attorneys on high-impact matters.

What You'll Do:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys across multiple practice areas
• Prepare, edit, format, and compare legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence
• Manage court filings and assist with discovery processes
• Support transactional matters, including closing documents and binders
• Draft shells for pleadings and other legal filings
• Coordinate client onboarding, conflicts checks, and billing setup
• Enter and review attorney time entries and assist with billing compliance
• Maintain and organize matter files, databases, and records
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Manage competing priorities and workflows to meet deadlines

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of professional experience (law firm or similar environment preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal software (e.g., NetDocs, InTapp, Chrome River)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage shifting priorities
• Understanding of legal terminology and processes (litigation experience strongly preferred)
• Professional, adaptable, and proactive mindset with a willingness to learn

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience across both litigation and transactional work while gaining exposure to a variety of matters and attorneys. You\'ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly and supporting the success of the broader team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles\'s Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.