Litigation Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Solo real estate lawyer located in San Francisco seeks a qualified litigation assistant/paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will have outstanding organizational skills, be able to coordinate with multiple parties, and enjoy interacting with clients. Candidates should also have a sense of humor and enjoy working with a small team and wearing many hats. In person preferred, but hybrid schedule available.

Competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities:

·      Digital filing and document management

·      Draft engagement letters, open new matters, and basic new client intake

·      Calendaring and manage deadlines

·      Prepare for trials, hearings, and other litigation matters

·      E-file in state court 

·      Conduct research on court requirements for filing deadlines

·      Serve documents such as discovery and court filings

Qualifications & Skills: 

·      Willingness to learn and flexibility to adapt to the needs of the practice.

·      Knowledge of local and State of California rules

·      Preparation and filing/e-filing of court documents

·      Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

·      Moderate knowledge and experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro

·      Understanding of legal management systems such as Clio

·      The firm offers a hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

·      Ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues independently

·      Familiarity with G-Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, etc.)