The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

The San Francisco office continues to grow with a head count of approximately 55 attorneys and 35 legal support staff. *This position has a remote/hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation to be in the office on an as needed basis.

Job Responsibilities:

•Support a team of toxic tort litigation attorneys, including on talc, silicosis, and asbestos matters
•Draft basic legal documents, correspondence, and court forms, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
•Process documents received from File & ServeXpress and other e-service vendors, including by downloading, saving, and circulating case materials, and calendaring events
•Manage the team’s appearance calendar, including via Outlook and eDockets
•Schedule hearings, depositions, court appearances, Zoom meetings, conference calls, and other events
•File and serve documents in state, federal and appellate courts
•Process vendor invoices, and research and respond to other billing issues
•Process check requests and reimbursements
•Assist with travel and conference planning
Experience & Skills Required or Preferred:
•Two years of toxic tort litigation experience
•Two years working in a fast-paced law office
•Ability to file complex motions and other transactions via File & ServeXpress and other e-filing/e-service vendors
•Basic knowledge of state, federal, and local court rules
•Thorough understanding of the litigation process, as well as computation of time procedures for accurate calculations of deadlines
•Ability to comprehend, manage, and sift through heavy court calendaring data

Software Experience:
1)Familiarity with using an automated, rules-based docket and calendar system [E-Dockets, Compulaw] and ability to make use of court rules, dockets, and other resources to aid in processing document
2)Court Filing Systems: File & ServeXpress required
3)Experience working with document databases: iManage
4)Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PDF editing programs
5)Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
6)Ability to work in a team-based setting and for multiple attorneys
7)Excellent organizational skills
8)Strong customer service and communication skills
9)Problem solving and strong analytical skills
10)Ability to perform responsibilities with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and respect for confidentiality and diversity

Why Should You Apply?
•Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
•Generous PTO plan
•Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
•Corporate Discount Plans

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to [email protected] and putting " San Francisco Legal Administrative Assistant" in the subject line. #LI-AB1

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law