Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant in our San Francisco office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary:

Are you looking for that opportunity to grow your litigation legal support experience and work with a dynamic set of attorneys? Does the thought of supporting a partner with his litigation practice but also his team and practice overall? Then our Litigation Legal Assistant position just might be that next career move you've been searching for! This role is perfect for the legal assistant who is looking to work in a cutting-edge office of one of the nation's fastest growing law firms and assist a litigation team in an energetic, fast-paced environment.

The Legal Assistant plays a key role in providing support to their assigned attorneys as well as coordinating travel, calendaring and other support needs. The attorneys are looking for a contributor who wants to be an involved member of their team.

Essential Functions:

1. Prepare, revise, redline and proofread various pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, motions, briefs (Federal, State and local level, including appellate), generation of tables of authorities, tables of contents, etc.
2. Heavy case management, correspondence and communication with courts, clients, witnesses, experts and opposing counsel regarding hearings, depositions, trials and various meetings.
3. Assist with the assembly, production and tracking of discovery requests and responses, deposition, exhibits, trial binders and trial preparation.
4. Working knowledge of e-filing procedures and requirements for Federal, State and local courts.
5. Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system.
6. Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, conference room requests, meal requests etc. and maintains attorney's calendar.
7. Enter and release attorney's billable time in accordance with firm guidelines. Review proformas for billings received from the Accounting Department to clients for services rendered.
8. Perform initial conflict checks and open/close client matters and prepare engagement letters.
9. Monitor case deadlines and work with Docket Department to ensure deadlines are entered and met.
10. Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement.
11. Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of customer service, consistent with the Firm's "First in Service" philosophy.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Proactively participates as a member of the practice group support coverage team.
2. Stay current in the use of all firm systems and practices.
3. May require overtime or weekend hours.
4. Perform additional office support duties as assigned/requested.

Confidentiality:

Due to the nature of your employment, various documents and information, which are of confidential nature, will come into your possession. Such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.

Qualifications:

3+ years of litigation experience, a High School Diploma and experience with federal and state filings is required. Must be able to handle multiple priorities at one time, work well with others and have excellent communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge in 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 are pluses. Must possess an excellent customer service attitude.

The salary range for this position is $95K to $125K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's reasonable expectations at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.