Legal Assistant (On-Site)

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•San Francisco, CA

4d•$65,000 - $92,500•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco office of Kaufman Dolowich, a National Law firm with over 250 attorneys across 16 offices and 25 practice areas, is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience. This role involves working directly with attorneys on case preparation and fact-finding projects. The Legal Support Department is looking for a dynamic self-starter to join their growing team.

Requirements

3+ years of litigation experience
Exceptional writing, communication, and organization skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy and knowledge of legal terminology

Responsibilities

Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for trials, hearings, and meetings
Assist with complex document production, drafting pleadings, discovery and correspondence
Create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
Prepare court filings and file with various courts (traditional and e-filings)
Communicate with court staff regarding various issues
Handle outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys
Maintain calendars for assigned attorneys
Prepare Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines
Schedule Depositions, Mediations, as well as handling all calendaring for assigned attorneys
Scan and uploads documents to the document management system and creates templates for new files
Answer telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others
Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations