Legal Assistant – Litigation

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized plaintiffs firm doing precedent-setting, high-impact work
• Work on sophisticated, complex litigation alongside elite attorneys and paralegals
• Be valued as a core part of the legal team, not just admin support
• Stable role with strong compensation and flexibility for the right candidate
• Grow your skills in advanced legal document production, court filings, and litigation workflows

Location

San Francisco, CA. First 90 days are in-office 5 days per week for training and integration. After 90 days, the schedule becomes hybrid with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Note

Must have 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary supporting complex litigation, plus advanced Microsoft Word formatting skills.

About Our Client

Our client is a mission-driven plaintiffs law firm known for taking on powerful corporations in complex, high-stakes matters. Their team is respected nationwide for sophisticated litigation, collaboration, and impactful results.

Job Description

• Prepare, format, revise, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence
• Apply advanced Microsoft Word formatting including tables, numbering, styles, redlines, TOCs, TOAs, and headers/footers
• Proofread for grammar, accuracy, and formatting consistency to meet court-ready standards
• Partner closely with attorneys and paralegals to meet deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Assist with attorney time entry and case billing support
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical files, including charts, indices, and administrative case materials
• Prepare electronic and hard-copy binders, including covers, spines, and indices
• Support document production needs including printing and assembling filings
• Use document management systems and assist with basic troubleshooting in Word, Excel, and PDF tools

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or legal word processor
• Strong experience supporting complex litigation
• Advanced Microsoft Word formatting proficiency
• Excellent proofreading, editing, and attention to detail
• Experience with document management systems (NetDocuments or similar)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines

Why Youll Love Working Here

• High-caliber work that supports meaningful, real-world impact
• Team-oriented culture with strong standards and professionalism
• Exposure to complex cases, major filings, and sophisticated litigation workflows
• A role where detail, quality, and initiative are truly valued

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance