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

hpylaw; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, be proficient in MS Office, and demonstrate initiative and reliability. The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required.
• 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

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, be proficient in MS Office, and demonstrate initiative and reliability. The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.