Job Description
Job Description
Litigation Legal Assistant / Secretary – Product Liability Defense
Remote or Hybrid | California | $75,000–$105,000 + Paid Overtime
Excellent Opportunity with a Premier Global Law Firm!
A prestigious global law firm with 45 offices worldwide is seeking an experienced
Litigation Legal Assistant / Secretary
to support its Product Liability Defense Litigation practice group in San Francisco.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded team of attorneys in a collaborative environment with outstanding benefits, competitive compensation, and a supportive management team.
Product liability experience is preferred but not required. Strong defense litigation experience is essential.
Position Highlights
Remote:
Fully remote for candidates living more than 2 hours from Los Angeles or San Francisco
Hybrid:
1–2 days in-office for candidates living within 2 hours of either city
Los Angeles Salary:
$75,000–$95,000
San Francisco Bay Area Salary:
$85,000–$105,000
Paid Overtime:
Approximately 2–10 hours per week
Hours:
8:30 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Attorney Support:
5–7 associates and partners based in San Francisco
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for a discretionary salary increase in July 2027
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Although you will support 5–7 attorneys, the firm has dedicated support teams that allow legal assistants to focus on substantive litigation and attorney support.
No billing responsibilities
No docketing entries
No document shells
– handled by the word processing team
No copying or document production
– handled by the services team
Minimal time entry
– most attorneys enter their own time
You'll work with a well-respected group of litigation attorneys, an excellent manager, and a knowledgeable, helpful support team.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and memoranda.
Handle
e-filing in California state and federal courts
.
Organize and maintain litigation files and case documents.
Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and deadlines.
Coordinate client meetings, conferences, and domestic/international travel.
Communicate with clients, attorneys, and internal staff.
Prepare expense reports, check requests, and occasional time entries.
Provide administrative and litigation support in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with paralegals, attorneys, and other support departments.
Required Qualifications
3–15 years of law firm defense litigation experience
as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal
Product Liability Defense Litigation experience strongly preferred
Experience working in a
mid-sized to large law firm
Strong iManage experience
Proficiency with California state and federal court e-filing
Stable employment history, ideally with
3+ years in prior positions
Excellent document formatting, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and support several attorneys
High school diploma required; college education preferred
Important:
This position requires defense-side litigation experience. Plaintiff-side litigation experience alone will not meet the firm's requirements.
Why Consider This Firm?
This is an opportunity to join one of the world's leading law firms, known for its global reach, sophisticated litigation practice, and collaborative culture.
The firm offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, paid overtime, and the flexibility of remote or hybrid work.
If you have strong defense litigation experience, excellent iManage skills, and California e-filing expertise, we'd love to speak with you!
\nCompany Description
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Company Description
Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience. \r\n\r\nOur commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!
