Litigation Practice Assistant: Fast-Paced Firm Support

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to multiple Attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, clear verbal and written communication, and proficiency with MS Office, with an emphasis on calendar management, filing, and client contact.

A minimum of three years in legal litigation support is preferred, and the firm offers a

Qualifications

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

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

3+ years in legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to multiple Attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, clear verbal and written communication, and proficiency with MS Office, with an emphasis on calendar management, filing, and client contact.

A minimum of three years in legal litigation support is preferred, and the firm offers a