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Legal Assistant jobs in San Francisco, CA
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$25–$49/hr
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$73k
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Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced env…
insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program Additional Benefits : Optional critical care, accident and hospit…
insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program Additional Benefits : Optional critical care, accident and hospit…
$108.7k - $163.1k
Why HarveyAt Harvey, we’re transforming how legal and professional services operate. By combining frontier agentic AI, an enterprise-grade platform, and deep domain expertise, we’re reshaping how critical knowledge work…
Conduct and defend depositions Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences Conduct workplace investigations and assist with internal employment assessments Strategically analyze cases and provide recommend…
$49.45 - $65.52 per hour
Legal Executive Assistant San Francisco, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time About the Role The Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) serves as a trusted business partner to senior attorneys, managing the daily operations of a complex leg…
$260k - $390k
disputes. The firm offers a collaborative and international environment where lawyers gain exposure to innovative clients, sophisticated legal challenges, and meaningful responsibility early in their careers across key g…
$140k - $250k
practical advice tailored to their business objectives. * Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs. * Appear in... ...effectively during hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials or assist in tri…
$80k - $120k
Job Title: Legal Assistant - Litigation | 3+ Years Experience Location: San Francisco, CA Workstyle: Hybrid We are seeking a skilled and reliable Legal Assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to support a busy a…
pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, and responses * Conduct legal and factual research involving environmental statutes and regulations... ...across litigation, regulatory, and transactional teams * Assist with client…
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What legal assistants earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$32 | $53k–$67k |
| Mid level | $31–$39 | $64k–$81k |
| Senior | $37–$49 | $77k–$101k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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