Job Title: Legal Assistant (Temporary - 3 to 6 months, possibly longer) 

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Pay: $44.78 per hour

Description:

Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a busy City Attorney's office. This position provides administrative and legal support to attorneys and City departments and is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain legal files, records, and litigation documentation
• Enter and update claims and litigation information in internal systems
• Calendar court hearings, filing deadlines, and attorney appointments
• Prepare, file, organize, and track legal documents and court filings
• Assist with electronic filings through OneLegal and court-related filings
• Support subpoena responses and records requests
• Assist attorneys with legal research, correspondence, and document preparation
• Help coordinate litigation holds and track responses from City staff
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, records management, and office coordination
• Interact professionally with City staff, outside agencies, attorneys, and the public

Qualifications or Requirements:

• 3-6 years of legal office experience required
• High school diploma required; Paralegal or Legal Assistant certification preferred
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document preparation
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage deadlines
• Valid California driver's license required

Preferred:

• Experience in a city, government, public agency, or litigation environment
• Familiarity with OneLegal e-filing and court filing procedures

If interested, please call or text our office at 415-472-5400.
And/or send your resume to careers@ehstaffing.com.