Litigation Legal Assistant -KK
At SIVAD Consulting · San Francisco, California, United States
- Finance and legal
- Full-time
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Hybrid, based in San Francisco
“San Francisco, California, United States”
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“Litigation Legal Assistant – San Francisco, CA – (Hybrid)”
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- First seen by us
- 15 October 2026
- Last checked
- 19 hours ago
Job description
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Litigation Legal Assistant – San Francisco, CA – (Hybrid)
$80k to $100k
Our client seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant with 3-5 years of experience to support a Partner in a Native American law practice in San Francisco. The role also supports the SF office's Environment & Energy practice. We want a versatile, reliable professional who knows California and federal court filing, proofreads carefully, and is happy to take on litigation support, attorney administration, and office support.
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Responsibilities
* Supporting a Native American law Partner and other attorneys with litigation: drafting and proofreading pleadings, preparing exhibits, and managing California, federal, and tribal court filings
* Calendaring, docketing, and managing electronic and paper files, plus scheduling hearings, conferences, and mediations
* Handling attorney administration: entering time, reviewing prebills, tracking client budgets, booking travel, and processing expenses
* Helping with office services such as reception, greeting visitors and coordinating with building security, stocking supplies, copier upkeep, and mail
* Handling last-minute litigation deadlines when they come up
* Conducts legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or specialized AI legal research platforms
* Drafts, proofreads, cite-checks, and formats legal documents
* Coordinates the assembly of exhibits, binders, and required documentation
* Assists attorneys in drafting discovery requests
* Utilizes AI-assisted eDiscovery and document management platforms
* Handles state (CA), federal, tribal courts, and administrative tribunal filings
* Updates and maintains client data, matter profiles, and conflict-checking systems
* Coordinates complex calendars, scheduling client consultations, depositions, and internal team meetings
Key Requirements
* 3-5 years of law firm legal assistant experience with litigation support (this range is flexible)
* Strong working knowledge of California and federal court filing procedures (PACER, CM/ECF), or the know-how to find the rules quickly
* Excellent proofreading and attention to detail
* Genuinely open to administrative and office support work, including time entry and prebills, not just litigation tasks
* Stable work history without frequent job changes, and able to commute to downtown SF at least 2 days a week
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