Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: San Francisco, CA 94111

Salary/Payrate: $85K - $95K (some flex), bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 WFH after ramp up)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required:  No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to be an integral part of their San Francisco Legal team. This position represents a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person to be the point person on managing litigation cases for their attorneys from start to conclusion. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional word processing skills, have strong technical, written and verbal communication skills and be able to prioritize competing tasks with poise and professionalism. The Legal Assistant will provide support to 3 attorneys desks. This position reports to the Director of Legal Operations and Office Managing Partner.

 Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with the option of working in the office, hybrid or remote. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 45 minute or one hour unpaid lunch period.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment. Labor and employment experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Must have experience in calendaring, researching court rules/local rules/judge’s rules, and ability to cross-check calendaring using software such as eDockets, Milana or Compulaw.
• Must have experience with eFiling in both State and Federal courts; including but not limited to creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting and Bates stamping.
• Position requires critical thinking skills, attention to detail, proof-reading skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Must be proficient in MS Office 365 Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Duties also include the following tasks: travel arrangements, expense reports, entering attorney timesheets, and other administrative type duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework is preferred.