Legal Assistant

London Approach; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prestigious Am Law 100 law firm in San Francisco is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a rigorous workload. The role emphasizes preparation of legal documents, calendar management, and efficient matter coordination in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive law firm experience, a strong litigation background, and exceptional organizational and communication skills to coordinate workflow across the Legal Assistant Hub and

Formación

• 8+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Strong litigation legal assistant background required.
• Excellent document preparation, calendar management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Experience supporting finance-related practice areas is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, and other materials
• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and track important deadlines
• Assist with litigation-related tasks, document preparation, and matter coordination
• Manage incoming assignments and help coordinate workflow across the Legal Assistant Hub
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and internal staff professionally and effectively
• Maintain organized electronic files and ensure accuracy across all administrative work
• Assist with San Francisco office coordination and administrative needs

Conocimientos

Litigation background

Legal administration

Professionalism

Descripción del empleo

A prestigious Am Law 100 law firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its San Francisco office. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished, detail-oriented legal professional with a strong litigation background who can manage a demanding workload and provide high-level administrative support.

The ideal candidate will have extensive law firm experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate attorney needs, manage competing deadlines, and keep matters moving efficiently. This individual will also help coordinate workflow within the firm's Legal Assistant Hub and collaborate with legal support professionals across multiple offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas


• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, and other materials


• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and track important deadlines


• Assist with litigation-related tasks, document preparation, and matter coordination


• Manage incoming assignments and help coordinate workflow across the Legal Assistant Hub


• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and internal staff professionally and effectively


• Maintain organized electronic files and ensure accuracy across all administrative work


• Assist with San Francisco office coordination and administrative needs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal assistant experience within a law firm preferred


• Strong litigation legal assistant background required


• Excellent document preparation, calendar management, and organizational skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment


• Strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism


• Experience supporting finance-related practice areas is a plus

Compensation & Schedule

• Additional compensation flexibility for highly qualified candidates


• Onsite training for approximately 2-3 months


• Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, with a 35-hour workweek


• Four weeks of vacation, plus separate sick time


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) and separate employer-contributed retirement plan


• Maternity, paternity, and fertility benefits


• Paid holidays, including MLK Day, Presidents' Day, and Juneteenth