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Temporary Legal Assistant
San Francisco | Downtown SF (In office)
$35/hour | 6-month assignment
A boutique Intellectual Property law firm is seeking a tech-savvy, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a high-stakes litigation practice. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a collaborative, sharp, and pun-loving team handling complex and sophisticated matters.
Assignment Details:
- Pay: $35/hour
- Duration: 6-months
- Hours: Full-time with occasional overtime as needed
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with drafting and preparing litigation documents including motions, declarations, exhibits, discovery materials, and outbound correspondence
- Support complex case management with impeccable organization of highly confidential and technical information
- Coordinate closely with attorneys to conduct legal and factual research using public databases and legal software
- Assist attorneys in preparation for hearings, depositions, and trial
Qualifications:
- At least one year of legal assistant or law firm experience
- Comfortable learning and using new technology platforms
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with Google Apps preferred
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when required
This role is ideal for a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys being an integral part of a close-knit legal team.
We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the State of California Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Salary : $35