Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant(Secretary)

Adams & Martin Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group seeks a Civil Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join a busy trial team in San Francisco. The role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, strong procedural knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and legal software. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience at a mid-size or large firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare litigation documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery.

Skills

Civil litigation

Paralegal experience

MS Office

Legal research

Communication skills

Time management

Overtime willingness

Education

Paralegal certification or equivalent

Tools

Lexis

Relativity

Summation

Concordance

CaseMap

Job description

Civil Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Secretary)

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join a busy and collaborative trial team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Only candidates that have worked as a paralegal and legal assistant/secretary will be considered as this position requires both skill-sets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare litigation documents, correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery.


• Must have recent experience with TOAs/TOCs.


• Coordinate depositions, meetings, attorney calendars, and case deadlines.


• Prepare deposition and trial exhibits.


• Conduct legal research, cite-checking, and factual investigations.


• Manage case files, litigation databases, electronic discovery, and document organization.


• File and serve legal documents electronically and in hard copy.


• Communicate with clients and assist with general administrative support as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a mid-size or large law firm.


• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, pleadings, motions, and discovery.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Lexis.


• Experience with Relativity, Summation, Concordance, CaseMap, or similar litigation support software preferred.


• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.


• Willingness to work occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed.

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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.