Litigation Legal Assistant

Benesch Law; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in San Francisco to support a dynamic team of attorneys in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, offering hybrid work options and opportunities to develop advanced legal support skills. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-filing, and case management.

Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential for coordinating with courts, clients,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience and a high school diploma.
• Experience with federal and state filings required.
• Strong multitasking, teamwork, and excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management tools.
• Familiarity with legal practice management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, redline and proofread pleadings, motions, briefs and related documents.
• Heavy case management and communications with courts, clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with discovery requests, deposition materials, and trial binders.
• Knowledge of e-filing procedures for Federal, State and local courts.
• Create and maintain client and administrative files in the firm’s system.
• Schedule appointments and manage attorney calendars.
• Enter and review attorney billable time and proformas for clients.
• Perform initial conflict checks and open/close matters.
• Monitor deadlines and coordinate travel as needed.
• Provide professional communication delivering high level service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

PDF software

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

InTapp Time

Intapp Open

Chrome River Expense Reporting

Aderant

iManage

Job description

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 125 list, placing us among the top 125 law firms in the country. Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Working with Us - Come and "Be Benesch!"

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team. Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, click here: https://www.beneschlaw.com/careers/index.html

Litigation Legal Assistant (San Francisco)

This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary

Are you looking for that opportunity to grow your litigation legal support experience and work with a dynamic set of attorneys? Does the thought of supporting a partner with his litigation practice but also his team and practice overall? Then our Litigation Legal Assistant position just might be that next career move you've been searching for! This role is perfect for the legal assistant who is looking to work in a cutting-edge office of one of the nation's fastest growing law firms and assist a litigation team in an energetic, fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, revise, redline and proofread various pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, motions, briefs (Federal, State and local level, including appellate), generation of tables of authorities, tables of contents, etc.
• Heavy case management, correspondence and communication with courts, clients, witnesses, experts and opposing counsel regarding hearings, depositions, trials and various meetings.
• Assist with the assembly, production and tracking of discovery requests and responses, deposition, exhibits, trial binders and trial preparation.
• Working knowledge of e-filing procedures and requirements for Federal, State and local courts.
• Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system.
• Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, conference room requests, meal requests etc. and maintains attorney's calendar.
• Enter and release attorney's billable time in accordance with firm guidelines. Review proformas for billings received from the Accounting Department to clients for services rendered.
• Perform initial conflict checks and open/close client matters and prepare engagement letters.
• Monitor case deadlines and work with Docket Department to ensure deadlines are entered and met.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of customer service, consistent with the Firm's "First in Service" philosophy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Proactively participates as a member of the practice group support coverage team.
• Stay current in the use of all firm systems and practices.
• May require overtime or weekend hours.
• Perform additional office support duties as assigned/requested.

Confidentiality

Due to the nature of your employment, various documents and information, which are of confidential nature, will come into your possession. Such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.

Qualifications

3+ years of litigation experience, a High School Diploma and experience with federal and state filings is required. Must be able to handle multiple priorities at one time, work well with others and have excellent communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), TOC, TOA, Styles and PDF software. Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, iManage are pluses. Must possess an excellent customer service attitude.

The salary range for this position is $95K to $125K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's reasonable expectations at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email Christine Watson at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary: $95000 - $125000 per year