Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant – San Francisco

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP is seeking a highly qualified Legal Assistant with civil litigation experience for the San Francisco office. The successful candidate will have experience filing in state, federal, and appellate courts and will demonstrate attention to detail along with excellent organizational and computer skills.

Preferred candidates will have a high degree of professionalism, the ability to work independently, and be able to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced litigation team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience in CA state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Strong drafting, correspondence, and e-filing skills.
• Experience supporting an IP practice is a plus.
• Paralegal certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents; handle high volume calls; respond by phone or email.
• Electronically file and serve court documents in State and Federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange travel.
• Maintain client/case files in the firm’s document management system.
• Draft and proofread general correspondence and pleadings; prepare trial binders and presentations.
• Review and process vendor payments and attorney expense reports with Finance.
• Assist with overflow work and other tasks as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher preferred

ABA-approved Paralegal certificate a plus

Job description

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP is seeking a highly qualified Legal Assistant with civil litigation experience for the San Francisco office. The successful candidate will have experience filing in state, federal, and appellate courts and will demonstrate attention to detail along with excellent organizational and computer skills.

Preferred candidates will have a high degree of professionalism, the ability to work independently, and be able to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced litigation team.