Litigation Legal Assistant, Hybrid Schedule

Adams & Martin Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

Professional environment

Job summary

A well-established defense firm in San Francisco is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support multiple litigation attorneys. This full-time role includes filing legal documents, managing calendars, and drafting litigation documents while providing administrative support. Candidates should have at least 5 years of litigation experience and a strong knowledge of court procedures. The position offers a hybrid schedule after training and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience supporting multiple attorneys.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize litigation documents.
• File legal documents with courts electronically.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and court personnel.
• Manage attorney legal calendars and coordinate court dates.
• Prepare expense reports and assist with billing documentation.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Knowledge of court filing procedures

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Legal document management systems

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational abilities

Time management skills

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant, Hybrid Schedule

Base Pay Range

$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a well-established defense firm to identify a Legal Assistant for their San Francisco office. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity supporting multiple litigation attorneys. The Legal Assistant will play a key role in maintaining efficient case management, providing high-level administrative and organizational support, and ensuring smooth daily operations within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• File legal documents with courts electronically, ensuring compliance with state and federal deadlines and procedures
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors
• Manage attorney legal calendars, coordinate court dates, depositions, meetings, and deadlines
• Schedule and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters
• Prepare expense reports and assist with billing documentation
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to ensure timely completion
• Perform general administrative duties and provide additional litigation support as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience supporting multiple attorneys
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with legal document management systems such as iManage preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with a high attention to detail
• Team-oriented, professional, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• Full-time position based in the San Francisco office
• Professional, collaborative environment focused on supporting high-stakes litigation work
• Hybrid schedule available after training (four remote days per month, subject to change)
• Overtime may be required on an as-needed basis

This law firm offers competitive salary, full benefits package, and a hybrid work schedule after training (onsite & remote).

Please submit your resume for your confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services