Legal
Litigation Legal Assistant
Paralegal / Legal Assistant · Employment Litigation
San Francisco, California
About the role
A prominent California-wide labour and employment boutique law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support three attorney desks within its San Francisco office. Working in direct partnership with the Office Managing Partner and the Director of Legal Operations, the postholder will take full ownership of desk-level calendaring and state and federal e-filing across active matters. The role involves managing court deadlines, preparing filings (including tables of authorities, exhibit bookmarking, redaction, and Bates stamping), and coordinating administrative workflows such as billing, travel, and expenses, alongside collaboration with firm-wide administrative and legal support networks.
What we are looking for
• A minimum of three years of litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience (non-litigation experience will not be considered). • Demonstrable expertise in electronic court filing across both California state and federal courts. • Proven proficiency in desk-level docketing and calendaring using platforms such as Milana, eDockets, or CompuLaw, alongside strong familiarity with researching local, state, and judges' rules. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook). • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational diligence. • A stable employment history demonstrating sustained commitments. • An undergraduate degree is preferred; a formal paralegal certificate is not required.
Compensation
$85,000 - $95,000 per annum ($41–$46 per hour; full-time, non-exempt), plus overtime eligibility and a discretionary year-end performance bonus based on tenure and contribution.
Working arrangement
Hybrid
Visa eligibility
Candidates must possess existing authorisation to work in the United States without visa sponsorship (e.g. US Citizens or Permanent Residents).
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision cover, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), firm-paid Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and paid parental leave.