Hybrid Legal Assistant - Litigation (On Site First 90 days)
2026-01-18
Orion Placement
all cities,AK
Description:
Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Job description:
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a nationally recognized plaintiffs' firm doing precedent-setting, high-impact work
Work on sophisticated, complex litigation alongside elite attorneys and paralegals
Be valued as a core part of the legal team, not "just admin support"
Stable role with strong compensation and flexibility for the right candidate
Grow your skills in advanced legal document production, court filings, and litigation workflows
Location
San Francisco, CA. First 90 days are in-office 5 days per week for training and integration. After 90 days, the schedule becomes hybrid with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.
Note
Must have 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary supporting complex litigation, plus advanced Microsoft Word formatting skills.
About Our Client
Our client is a mission-driven plaintiffs' law firm known for taking on powerful corporations in complex, high-stakes matters. Their team is respected nationwide for sophisticated litigation, collaboration, and impactful results.
Job Description
Prepare, format, revise, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence
Apply advanced Microsoft Word formatting including tables, numbering, styles, redlines, TOCs, TOAs, and headers/footers
Proofread for grammar, accuracy, and formatting consistency to meet court-ready standards
Partner closely with attorneys and paralegals to meet deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment
Assist with attorney time entry and case billing support
Maintain and organize electronic and physical files, including charts, indices, and administrative case materials
Prepare electronic and hard-copy binders, including covers, spines, and indices
Support document production needs including printing and assembling filings
Use document management systems and assist with basic troubleshooting in Word, Excel, and PDF tools
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or legal word processor
Strong experience supporting complex litigation
Advanced Microsoft Word formatting proficiency
Excellent proofreading, editing, and attention to detail
Experience with document management systems (NetDocuments or similar)
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Why You'll Love Working Here
High-caliber work that supports meaningful, real-world impact
Team-oriented culture with strong standards and professionalism
Exposure to complex cases, major filings, and sophisticated litigation workflows
A role where detail, quality, and initiative are truly valued
JPC-592
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
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