Legal Administrative Assistant

Description

We're partnering with a leading law firm in San Francisco to source a highly skilled Legal Administrative Assistant for a full‑time (35 hours/week) temporary assignment. This role requires prior law‑firm experience and strong competency in document production, attorney support, and workflow coordination.

After a 90‑day introductory period, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a professional legal environment, is comfortable supporting multiple busy attorneys, and can manage a steady volume of administrative and document work with accuracy, urgency, and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities

+ Manage attorney calendars, contacts, meeting logistics, and conference room reservations

+ Greet clients, prepare meeting materials, and coordinate AV, food, or room requirements

+ Prepare and reconcile monthly expense reports and corporate card activity

+ Coordinate domestic travel arrangements

+ Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents-including TOCs, tables, and electronic filings

+ Perform scanning, copying, binding, and other general administrative tasks

+ Create and maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems

+ Support new matter openings, engagement letters, and binder preparation

+ Track bar admissions and CLE deadlines for assigned attorneys

+ Handle time entry, contract attorney time tracking, and prebills

+ Provide backup support to other administrative staff and assist with special projects as needed

Requirements

Qualifications

+ 2+ years' experience supporting attorneys in a law‑firm environment

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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Experience with document management systems (iManage, Net Docs, or similar) is a plus

+ Strong writing, communication, and proofreading skills

+ High attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and ability to manage competing priorities

+ Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team

Preferred

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Experience with legal billing and time entry systems

+ Familiarity with legal terminology and law‑firm formatting standards

+ Associate's degree or higher

This opportunity is well‑suited for a legal administrative professional seeking immediate employment in a collaborative law‑firm environment, with hybrid flexibility offered after the initial onsite period.

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