Litigation Legal Assistant — Detail‑Driven, Fast-Paced Support

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short and Long -Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in San Francisco. The role provides secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have strong organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, and MS Office proficiency. Our firm offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, disability, and profit

Qualifications

Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.

Responsibilities

Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents.
E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts.
Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines.
Schedule meetings and conference calls.
Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service.
Handle billing for assigned timekeepers.
Assist in trial preparation.
Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis.
Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed.