Litigation Assistant
Recruiting Partner: Vera Love
San Francisco, California | Legal | Not Remote | $81,000 to $101,000 | Job ID: 158185
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Our San Francisco office is seeking a skilled Litigation Assistant (Defense) to enhance our defense litigation team. The Litigation Assistant (Defense) will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of civil litigation processes and court regulations, particularly within California's state and federal jurisdictions. This position involves supporting multiple attorneys and requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and accuracy.
Litigation Assistant (Defense) Compensation & Benefits
- Salary of $80,000-100,000
- Full benefits package
- Hybrid work schedule
- Ongoing work/life balance & career support
Litigation Assistant (Defense) Responsibilities:
- Draft, format, and proofread pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
- File documents through state and federal e-filing systems (including CM/ECF)
- Maintain litigation calendars and track critical deadlines
- Schedule depositions, IMEs, and coordinate with outside vendors
- Manage client correspondence, case files, and trial binders
- Assist attorneys with time entry, billing, and expense reports
Litigation Assistant (Defense) Qualifications:
- 3+ years of litigation assistant experience (defense side strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with insurance defense and civil litigation procedures
- Excellent written, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and court e-filing systems
- Experience with ProLaw, iManage, or similar systems is a plus
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
