Legal Assistant

A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its civil litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on experience in a collaborative, plaintiff-side law firm environment with long-term potential. The Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative and case support to attorneys and paralegals handling civil litigation matters, primarily personal injury cases. This role is ideal for a legal professional looking to deepen their litigation experience while contributing to the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals
• Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
• Help prepare and organize pleadings, discovery, and case materials
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files
• Track deadlines, assist with calendaring, and schedule meetings and appointments
• Coordinate with clients, court personnel, experts, and vendors as needed
• Assist with court filings and service of documents under attorney direction
• Support trial preparation and other litigation-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1–3+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal admin, or similar role in a law firm
• Prior exposure to civil litigation or personal injury matters preferred but not required
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal case management systems a plus
• Ability to work on-site in the San Francisco office five days per week

Why This Opportunity

• Contract-to-hire role with long-term potential
• Exposure to substantive plaintiff-side litigation work
• Supportive, team-oriented law firm environment
• Centrally located San Francisco office

Compensation

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