Litigation Practice Assistant — Fast-Paced Firm, Great Benefits

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; 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

Short/Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in San Francisco seeks an experienced Litigation Practice Assistant to provide secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to multiple Attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a proactive work ethic.

The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k, disability coverage,

Qualifications

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

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in San Francisco seeks an experienced Litigation Practice Assistant to provide secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to multiple Attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a proactive work ethic.

The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k, disability coverage,