Litigation Legal Assistant

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP

Civil litigation Legal Assistant supporting California court filings and attorney case administration at JMM, a client-focused law firm. Preparing pleadings, managing calendars and files, and assisting with trial materials and litigation team operations.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing legal documents, managing attorney calendars, and filing court documents in California state and federal courts. Proficient in maintaining client files and collaborating with legal teams to ensure efficient case management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceCourt Filing ExpertiseParalegal CertificateDocument Management SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationCourt Document FilingCalendar ManagementDrafting CorrespondenceProofreadingCreating ChartsPreparing Trial BindersVendor Payment ProcessingExpense Report ManagementClient File Maintenance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessionalismAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Document Management SystemEmail CommunicationPhone Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaParalegal Certificate from ABA Approved Program

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationCalifornia State CourtFederal CourtAppellate CourtIntellectual Property Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare correspondence and legal documents
Handle a high volume of phone calls
Draft written responses and reply by phone or email to requests for information
Electronically file and serve court documents in State and Federal courts
Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange travel
Maintain client/case files within the firm's document management system
Draft and proofread general correspondence and pleadings
Create charts and graphs
Prepare trial binders and presentations
Collaborate with attorneys and Finance to review and process vendor payments and attorney expense reports
Assist peers and other administrative teams with overflow work and miscellaneous tasks as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years' experience in civil litigation in California state, federal, and appellate court
Experience with filing in state, federal, and appellate court
Keen attention to detail
Excellent organizational and computer skills
High degree of professionalism
Ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic, high-paced litigation team
Experience supporting an IP practice is a plus
Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement after the first 30 days: 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote
Associate degree or higher preferred
Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program is a plus