Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co USLLP seeks a legal assistant with 5–10 years of experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support for our SanFrancisco office. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a paperless environment and will tailor the unique support needs of each attorney while ensuring the smooth running of the group and department as a whole. Key Responsibilities Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys. Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high‑volume complex legal documents, pleadings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities, letters, and emails. File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic court filing systems. Maintain calendars, schedule hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings, and stay knowledgeable of civil and federal court filing dates, rules, and procedures. Prepare for and assist in trials. Assist paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance. Arrange travel, including car, hotel, and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses to accounting. Handle billing, correspondence, invoices, and reporting to clients. Essential Skills & Experience 5–10 years of prior experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary. Legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts. Knowledge of e‑filing systems. Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to think ahead, follow written and verbal instructions, and work well in a team. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with file‑site or iManage filing systems. Creative problem‑solver who takes initiative and accomplishes tasks with minimal supervision. Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Benefits Hybrid work flexibility – balance between remote and in‑office work. Flexible paid time off – accrue 20 days of paid time off plus 11 firm holidays. Referral rewards – earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues. Mentorship & career growth – access to mentorship, global training programs, and career development support. Engaging culture – participate in social events, volunteer initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Inclusive parental leave – six months fully paid for all parents, regardless of gender or path to parenthood. Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Robust disability coverage – comprehensive short‑term and enhanced long‑term disability plans. Compensation: $49.45 – $54.95 per hour, $90,000 – $100,000 annually. Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr