Legal Assistant - Trial & Defense

Legal Assistant – Litigation & Trial Support Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a legal assistant with 5+ years of experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support to the trial and litigation team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a paperless environment and tailor support to the unique needs of each attorney while ensuring the smooth running of the group and department. 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 authorities, letters, and emails. File pleadings with state and federal courts, using electronic court filing systems and other methods. Maintain calendars: schedule hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings; and keep current on civil and federal court filing dates, rules, and procedures. Prepare for and assist in trials. Assist paralegals in organizing case files and record maintenance. Assist with travel arrangements as requested (car, hotel, airfare reservations) and complete attorney monthly expenses to accounting. Perform administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices, and client reporting. Minimum Qualifications & Essential Skills 5+ years of experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary. Legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts. Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to think ahead, follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently with minimal supervision. Strong writing, researching, and organizational skills; flexibility and teamwork. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Previous experience with File-Site or iManage filing systems. Creative problem‑solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks. Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Compensation Pay range: $46.70–$54.95 per hour. Benefits Hybrid work flexibility – balance remote and in‑office work. Flexible paid time off – accrue 20 days of PTO and 11 firm paid holidays. Referral rewards – earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues. Mentorship and career growth – access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support. Engaging culture – participate in social events, volunteer and community service 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 employees and families. Robust disability coverage – comprehensive short‑term and enhanced long‑term disability plans. Equal Opportunity Employment Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Firm is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background or identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr