Legal Practice Assistant

We are Buchanan; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading Am Law firm with a premier global litigation practice in San Francisco, seeks an experienced Legal Practice Assistant (Litigation) to support attorneys and paralegals in its office.

This role covers litigation administration, court filings, trial preparation, calendaring, and client support, offering exposure to sophisticated matters and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys and/or paralegals.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Litigation experience required and familiarity with court rules.
• Independent handling of State and Federal e-filing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with legal tech platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare, file, and serve documents across State, Federal, and Appellate courts.
• Manage ECF/e-filing, court rules, deadlines, and calendaring requirements.
• Support trial preparation and logistics, including motions in limine and jury instructions.
• Prepare and manage litigation documents using Adobe Acrobat, Best Authority, iManage, and other legal technology.
• Coordinate with courts, process servers, messengers, vendors, and clients.
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, invoices, and client-related administrative needs.

Skills

Litigation support

Document management

E-filing

Court rules knowledge

Adobe Acrobat

iManage

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Best Authority

iManage

Job description

About the job

Our client, a leading Am Law firm with a highly regarded global litigation practice, is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant (Litigation) to support attorneys and paralegals in its San Francisco office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation support professional to join a sophisticated team and take on a broad range of responsibilities across litigation administration, court filings, trial preparation, calendaring, and client support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Independently prepare, file, and serve documents across State, Federal, and Appellate courts.
• Manage ECF/e-filing, court rules, deadlines, and calendaring requirements.
• Support trial preparation and logistics, including motions in limine, jury instructions, and related materials.
• Prepare and manage litigation documents using Adobe Acrobat, Best Authority, iManage, and other legal technology.
• Coordinate with courts, process servers, messengers, vendors, and clients.
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, invoices, and client-related administrative needs.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys and/or paralegals.
• Litigation experience required.
• Proven experience independently handling State and Federal e-filing and familiarity with court rules.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and trial preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; experience with legal technology platforms strongly preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.