Evening Litigation Assistant

Job description
Location: San Francisco, CA

Work Schedule: Hybrid, with work from home flexibility

Hours: 3:30 pm - 12:00 am

Position Summary:

A dynamic and growing organization is seeking an Evening Litigation Legal Assistant for its San Francisco office. This role is ideal for a litigation legal assistant eager to work with diverse attorneys and their practice groups, providing support in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, revise, redline, and proofread various legal documents such as pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, motions, and briefs for Federal, State, and local courts.
• Manage cases, including correspondence and communication with courts, clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel regarding hearings, depositions, trials, and various meetings.
• Assist with discovery requests and responses, deposition exhibits, trial binders, and trial preparation.
• Understand and handle e-filing procedures and requirements for Federal, State, and local courts.
• Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with office procedures, including within the document management system.
• Schedule appointments, including meeting invites, video conference details, conference room requests, meal requests, and maintain attorneys' calendars.
• Enter and release attorneys' billable time in accordance with office guidelines. Review billing proformas from the Accounting Department to clients for services rendered.
• Perform initial conflict checks and manage the opening/closing of client matters and preparation of engagement letters.
• Monitor case deadlines and collaborate with the Docket Department to ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of customer service.

Confidentiality:

Maintain the confidentiality of all documents and information encountered in the course of employment.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma required; 5 to 7 years of litigation experience, preferably including trial work.
• Strong experience with federal and state filing, including notices of removal and confidential/sealed filings.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and work well with others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), TOC, TOA, Styles, and PDF software.
• Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, and iManage is a plus.
• Must possess an excellent customer service attitude.

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