Litigation Legal Assistant

Adams-; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Litigation Legal Assistant role in San Francisco with a growing national law firm. You will support a partner and litigation practice group, handling document prep, e-filing, and trial coordination in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 3+ years in litigation support, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office, document management systems, and court procedures. A collaborative, confidential, client-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local court filing procedures.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF software, TOA, TOC, and legal document formatting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and appellate filings.
• Generate and update Tables of Authorities (TOA), Tables of Contents (TOC), and other court-required documents.
• Manage active litigation matters, coordinating with courts, clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses regarding hearings, depositions, trials, and case-related meetings.
• Assist with discovery management, trial preparation, deposition coordination, exhibit preparation, and trial binders.
• Handle federal, state, and local court e-filings and ensure compliance with court procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files within document management systems.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Monitor litigation deadlines and collaborate with docketing teams to ensure critical dates are tracked and met.
• Enter attorney time, assist with billing processes, review proformas, and support matter management.
• Conduct conflict checks, open and close client matters, and prepare engagement documentation.
• Deliver exceptional service to both internal and external clients while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Skills

Litigation support

Document formatting

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

PDF software

TOA

TOC

iManage

Aderant

Chrome River

Interaction

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant (JN -082026-428819) San Francisco, California

Salary: USD100000 - USD125000 per year

Join a Dynamic Litigation Team at a Growing National Law Firm

Are you a Litigation Legal Asistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being an integral part of a successful legal team? A highly respected and rapidly growing national law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a partner and litigation practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work, collaborating closely with attorneys, and contributing to high-level litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and appellate filings.
• Generate and update Tables of Authorities (TOA), Tables of Contents (TOC), and other court-required documents.
• Manage active litigation matters, coordinating with courts, clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses regarding hearings, depositions, trials, and case-related meetings.
• Assist with discovery management, trial preparation, deposition coordination, exhibit preparation, and trial binders.
• Handle federal, state, and local court e-filings and ensure compliance with court procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files within document management systems.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Monitor litigation deadlines and collaborate with docketing teams to ensure critical dates are tracked and met.
• Enter attorney time, assist with billing processes, review proformas, and support matter management.
• Conduct conflict checks, open and close client matters, and prepare engagement documentation.
• Deliver exceptional service to both internal and external clients while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local court filing procedures.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF software, TOA, TOC, and legal document formatting.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, team-oriented mindset and commitment to superior client service.

Preferred Experience With:

• iManage
• Aderant
• Chrome River
• Interaction
• Competitive salary of $100K-$125K
• Opportunity to support accomplished litigation attorneys
• Collaborative and team-focused culture
• Exposure to complex litigation matters
• Career growth with a nationally recognized and expanding law firm