Legal Admin Assistant

Wilson Elser•San Francisco, CA

42d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Admin Assistant position in our San Francisco Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. Discover our newly renovated San Francisco office! Take a virtual tour and explore our building amenities. The Position Key Responsibilities: Support a team of general liability insurance defense litigation attorneys

Requirements

Two years of litigation experience
Two years working in a fast-paced law office
Basic knowledge of state, federal, and local court rules
Thorough understanding of the litigation process, as well as computation of time procedures of accurate calculations of deadlines
Ability to comprehend, manage, and sift through heavy court calendaring data
Familiarity with using an automated, rules-based docket and calendar system [E-Dockets, Compulaw] and ability to make use of court rules, dockets, and other resources to aid in processing document
Experience working with document databases: iManage
Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PDF editing programs
Strong attention to details and ability to multi-task
Ability to work in a team-based setting and for multiple attorneys
Excellent organizational skills
Strong customer service and communication skills
Problem solving and strong analytical skills
Ability to perform responsibilities with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and respect for confidentiality and diversity

Responsibilities

Draft basic legal documents, correspondence, and court forms, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
Manage the team’s appearance calendar, including via Outlook and eDockets
Schedule hearings, depositions, court appearances, Zoom meetings, conference calls, and other events
File and serve documents in state, federal and appellate courts
Process vendor invoices, and research and respond to other billing issues
Process check requests and reimbursements
Assist with travel and conference planning