Job Description
Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Location (city, state): San Francisco, CA
Industry: Legal Services – Big Law
Pay: $40-50/hr+ (based on experience)
About our client:
Addison Group is working with a prestigious law firm in downtown San Francisco to fill a Legal Administrative Assistant role. This is a temporary opportunity expected to run through July, with the potential to convert to long-term or permanent employment depending on business needs. The firm offers a professional, supportive work environment and emphasizes work-life balance.
Job Description:
The Legal Administrative Assistant will support a group of attorneys by managing calendars, coordinating travel, handling legal documentation, and assisting with time entry and expenses. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in a law firm, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange domestic travel
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
- Organize and maintain digital and physical legal files
- Enter time, process expenses, and support billing activities
- Serve as a key liaison between attorneys, clients, and internal staff
- Support a team of attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment
- Collaborate with legal admins and paralegals to ensure timely task completion
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience as a legal administrative assistant (5+ preferred)
- Experience in a mid-to-large law firm setting
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Experience with document management and legal billing systems (iManage, Elite, 3E, Chrome River, etc. – preferred, not required)
- Proven experience with calendar management and travel coordination
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Must have consistent work history – candidates with frequent job changes may not be considered
Additional Details:
- Hybrid schedule: Onsite Monday–Thursday, remote Friday
- Standard business hours; paid OT available but rarely required
- Must complete assessments prior to interview (Microsoft Office, grammar/spelling, and typing test – 50 WPM minimum)
- Interview process includes two virtual interviews
Perks:
- Competitive salary and eligibility for annual increase
- Paid overtime
- Beautiful office in Salesforce Tower with premium amenities
- Structured training and onboarding program
- Collaborative team environment
- Potential for long-term or permanent hire
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Monday to Friday,