Litigation Legal Assistant

About Benesch

Benesch is a leading law firm recognized for its excellent workplace culture, having been named a Top Workplace by Chicago and Cleveland, and consistently ranking in the AmLaw 150. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust with both clients and employees, fostering a hybrid work environment that supports career development and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Litigation Legal Assistant – San Francisco (Hybrid, work‑from‑home flexibility)

This role provides critical support to attorneys in a fast‑paced, cutting‑edge litigation environment. The Legal Assistant handles case management, document preparation, scheduling, and communication with courts, clients, experts, and opposing counsel.

• Prepare, revise, redline, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, motions, briefs (Federal, State, local, appellate), tables of authorities, tables of contents, etc.
• Manage case correspondence and communications with courts, clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel regarding hearings, depositions, trials, and meetings.
• Assist with assembling, producing, and tracking discovery requests and responses, deposition exhibits, trial binders, and trial preparation.
• Maintain working knowledge of e‑filing procedures and requirements for Federal, State, and local courts.
• Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system.
• Schedule appointments (video conferences, conference room requests, meal requests, etc.) and maintain attorneys’ calendars.
• Enter and release attorney billable time according to firm guidelines; review pro‑formas for billings received from Accounting.
• Perform initial conflict checks and open/close client matters, preparing engagement letters.
• Monitor case deadlines and coordinate with the Docket Department to ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for reimbursement.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external clients, delivering a high level of customer service consistent with the Firm’s “First in Service” philosophy.

• Proactively participate as a member of the practice group support coverage team.
• Stay current in the use of all firm systems and practices.
• May require overtime or weekend hours.
• Perform additional office support duties as assigned.

All documents and information handled by the Legal Assistant are confidential and must be kept so at all times.

Legal Assistants must hold a High School Diploma and have at least seven years of litigation experience, preferably with MDL or class action litigation, and strong federal and state filing experience. Candidates should manage multiple priorities, work well with others, possess excellent communication skills, and have comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), TOC, TOA, Styles, and PDF software.

Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, iManage is a plus. An excellent customer service attitude is required.

Salary range: $95,000 – $125,000 per year. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal‑opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants requiring special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216‑363‑4578 or email Christine Watson at