Senior Litigation Legal Assistant – San Francisco

London Approach; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Am Law 100 law firm in San Francisco is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a rigorous workload. The role emphasizes preparation of legal documents, calendar management, and efficient matter coordination in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive law firm experience, a strong litigation background, and exceptional organizational and communication skills to coordinate workflow across the Legal Assistant Hub and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Strong litigation legal assistant background required.
• Excellent document preparation, calendar management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Experience supporting finance-related practice areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, and other materials
• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and track important deadlines
• Assist with litigation-related tasks, document preparation, and matter coordination
• Manage incoming assignments and help coordinate workflow across the Legal Assistant Hub
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and internal staff professionally and effectively
• Maintain organized electronic files and ensure accuracy across all administrative work
• Assist with San Francisco office coordination and administrative needs

Skills

Litigation background

Legal administration

Professionalism

Job description

A prestigious Am Law 100 law firm in San Francisco is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a rigorous workload. The role emphasizes preparation of legal documents, calendar management, and efficient matter coordination in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive law firm experience, a strong litigation background, and exceptional organizational and communication skills to coordinate workflow across the Legal Assistant Hub and