Litigation Legal Assistant

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM) is a results-driven law firm with a relentless focus on client satisfaction.

It is through this focus that our work has a purpose and develops into a passion.

We take pride in providing our clients with the results they deserve.

If you thrive in an environment where your colleagues' defining characteristics are achievement, adaptability, initiative, professionalism, and resourcefulness, the culture at JMM will prove rewarding.

JMM is seeking a highly qualified Legal Assistant with civil litigation experience for the San Francisco office.

The successful candidate will have experience with filing in state, federal, and appellate court.

They will also have a keen attention to detail, as well as excellent organizational and computer skills.

A high degree of professionalism, ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic, high-paced litigation team are also desired skills.

• Harness your communication skills to prepare correspondence and legal documents, handle a high volume of phone calls, and draft written responses or reply by phone or email to requests for information.
• Draw on your industry expertise to electronically file and serve court documents in State and Federal courts.
• Apply your organizational skills to manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange travel.
• Manage the maintenance of client/case files within the firm's document management system.
• Employ your attention to detail to draft and proofread general correspondence and pleadings, create charts and graphs, and prepare trial binders and presentations.
• Collaborate with attorneys and Finance to review and process vendor payments and attorney expense reports.
• Engage with peers and other administrative teams to assist with overflow work and miscellaneous other tasks as needed.