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
- 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