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A San Francisco–based law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its civil litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on experience in a collaborative law firm environment with long-term potential. The Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative and case support to attorneys and paralegals handling civil litigation matters. This role is ideal for a legal professional looking to deepen their litigation experience while contributing to the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced firm.
Job Responsibility
Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals
Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
Help prepare and organize pleadings, discovery, and case materials
Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files
Track deadlines, assist with calendaring, and schedule meetings and appointments
Coordinate with clients, court personnel, experts, and vendors as needed
Assist with court filings and service of documents under attorney direction
Support trial preparation and other litigation-related tasks as assigned
Requirements
1–3+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal admin, or similar role in a law firm
Prior exposure to civil litigation
Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
familiarity with legal case management systems a plus
Ability to work on-site in the San Francisco office five days per week
Nice to have
familiarity with legal case management systems
What we offer
Contract-to-hire role with long-term potential
Exposure to substantive plaintiff-side litigation work
Supportive, team-oriented law firm environment
Centrally located San Francisco office
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance