Vaco by Highspring · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant
San Francisco County, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$36/hr - $36/hr
5+ years expVaco by Highspring is a staffing firm representing a National Law Firm seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant. The role involves providing comprehensive support to a team of attorneys, focusing on litigation support, court coordination, and case management.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Will Scott
Responsibilities
Litigation Support: Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and agreements. Manage document production (Bates Stamping) and create Table of Contents/Authorities
Court Coordination: Handle electronic filings in Federal, State, and Appellate courts. Communicate directly with court staff and stay updated on judge-specific rules
Calendar & Case Management: Proactively manage attorney calendars, coordinate depositions (local and out-of-town), schedule mediations, and track all trial deadlines
Administrative Excellence: Handle incoming/outgoing correspondence, manage digital files in the Document Management System, and serve as a professional point of contact for clients and outside counsel
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant
Deep understanding of litigation procedures and court rules
5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management software
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and filing procedures
Exceptional organizational habits
Ability to prioritize under pressure
Team-player mentality
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase