Legal Assistant (Litigation & Administrative Support)

About the role

Our San Francisco office is looking for a seasoned Legal Assistant to provide both litigation support and general office administration. You will work closely with multiple attorneys on complex civil matters, handling filings in California and federal courts while ensuring smooth day‑to‑day office operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform conflict checks, open new matters, and manage client communications.
• Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery shells, and exhibits.
• Download, save, and organize court filings; schedule hearings, conferences, and mediations.
• Maintain electronic and paper files, calendar, docket, and attorney time entry.
• Review attorney prebills, track client budgets, and process travel and expense reimbursements.
• Order and stock office supplies, handle reception duties, mail processing, and building maintenance requests.

Required profile

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law firm, preferably with complex litigation and appellate work.
• Advanced knowledge of California and Federal filing procedures; appellate or tribal court experience is a plus.
• Proactive, highly organized, and able to work independently with sound judgment.

Required skills

• Legal software: PACER, CM/ECF/E‑Filing, Sharefile, TrueFiling, Law ToolBox.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• E‑discovery platforms: RelativityOne, Nextpoint, Lexbe.
• Strong proofreading and document‑editing abilities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility infrastructure, renewable energy, and tribal law projects.
• Collaborative, award‑winning firm culture focused on professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.