Litigation Legal Assistant

Sato Inc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off, sick leave, and paren­t

Transit allowance

Job summary

Sato Inc. in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to attorneys working across Native American law, environmental law, and energy-related matters.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple deadlines with strong proofreading, filing, and docketing skills in California and federal courts.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm with a litigation focus
• Proficiency with PACER and CM/ECF filing systems
• Strong proofreading, document formatting, and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience with litigation calendaring, docket management, and electronic filing systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management software
• Willingness to handle substantive litigation support and admin tasks
• Strong organizational skills and independence in a fast-paced legal environment

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and filing pleadings and motions
• Prepare exhibits, discovery materials, and supporting documents for court proceedings
• Manage filings in California state, federal, and tribal courts
• Maintain litigation calendars, docketing systems, and case files
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and attorney schedules
• Assist with legal research, cite-checking, and eDiscovery
• Handle attorney administrative tasks including time entry and travel arrangements
• Support general office operations and reception tasks
• Respond to urgent deadlines and provide flexible support as needed

Skills

Litigation support

Deadline management

Proofreading

Document formatting

Microsoft Office

Tools

TrueFiling

ShareFile

LawToolBox

RelativityOne

Nextpoint

Lexbe

Job description

Location: Downtown San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 annually

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a well-established law firm in San Francisco. This role will provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to attorneys working across Native American law, environmental law, and energy-related matters.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, dependable professional with strong litigation support experience, excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with California and federal court procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and filing pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Prepare exhibits, discovery materials, legal correspondence, and supporting documentation for court proceedings.
• Manage filings in California state, federal, and tribal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain litigation calendars, docketing systems, case files, and important deadlines.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and attorney schedules.
• Assist with legal research, cite-checking, and electronic discovery using legal research and document management platforms.
• Handle attorney administrative tasks, including time entry, prebill reviews, client budget tracking, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Support general office operations, including reception, visitor coordination, mail handling, and office supplies.
• Respond to urgent litigation deadlines and provide flexible support as needed.
  

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm, preferably with a strong litigation focus. Candidates with slightly more or less experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of California state and federal court filing procedures, including PACER and CM/ECF.
• Strong proofreading, document formatting, and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with litigation calendaring, docket management, and electronic filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management software.
• Willingness to handle both substantive litigation support and general administrative responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys in environmental, energy, Native American, or public infrastructure law.
• Familiarity with tribal court procedures and administrative tribunal filings.
• Experience using legal technology platforms such as TrueFiling, ShareFile, LawToolBox, RelativityOne, Nextpoint, or Lexbe.
• Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or AI-assisted legal research and eDiscovery tools.
• Experience supporting partners or senior attorneys with complex litigation matters.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Transit allowance.
  

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid position based in downtown San Francisco.
• Minimum of 2 days per week in the office, with occasional requirements for 3–4 days depending on case needs.
• Initial onboarding will be conducted fully in-office for the first few weeks.
• Candidates must be able to commute reliably to downtown San Francisco.
• Applicants must have existing authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.