Job Description
Job Description
LEGAL ASSISTANT
San Rafael, CA
A boutique plaintiff side litigation, civil rights and employment law firm based in San Rafael, is seeking a highly organized, experienced Legal Assistant to support a team of 4–5 attorneys. This is a critical role that requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven litigation environment, is self-contained and focused, and can manage a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Prepare, serve, and e-file legal documents with precision
- Calendar court and case deadlines and manage scheduling for meetings, depositions, and appearances
- Work closely with clients to gather and complete discovery responses
- Handle extensive client and third-party communications via phone and email
- Ensure all case files, deadlines, and procedures are maintained in a fully paperless system
- Collaborate directly with attorneys while maintaining ownership over administrative tasks
What You Bring
5+ years of experience in a litigation support role - Experience in legal process is vitalStrong knowledge of court procedures, calendaring, and document filingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-sufficient, focused, and calm under pressure — able to keep things moving without micromanagementSolid computer skills; comfort learning firm-specific tools and systems (training provided)Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not requiredWhat We Offer
$75,000–$85,000+ Depending upon ExperienceEmployer-paid health and disability insurance from day oneRetirement plan eligibility after one year (starts Jan 1 or July 1)Free parking or transit subsidy — walking distance from the SMART station and bus depotGrowth opportunity : Potential to grow within the firm.Schedule
Monday to Friday, 9 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM