Attorney Assistant (Team Lead)
Turn2Partners is looking for Attorney Assistant (Team Lead) in San Mateo, CA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3641425100 is live since 2026-04-17 23:47:18.
Turn2Partners is partnering with a well-established law firm to hire a senior-level Attorney Assistant Team Lead to support a high-performing litigation team in San Francisco.
This is a great opportunity for someone with deep litigation experience who's ready to step into a leadership role while staying hands-on.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level support across complex litigation matters (labor, arbitration, corporate, commercial)
- Support multiple senior attorneys, including firm leadership
- Prepare and finalize pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
- Manage court filings (state, federal, appellate) and deadlines
- Coordinate scheduling for hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Oversee workflow across the assistant team and ensure coverage
- Mentor and support junior assistants
- Act as a liaison between attorneys and administrative staff
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of litigation assistant experience
- Must have complex litigation experience (not administrative/light litigation)
- Experience in a large law firm environment required
- Proven ability to support multiple senior attorneys
- Strong skills in filings, discovery, trial prep, and calendaring
- Experience mentoring or leading others
- Highly organized with strong judgment and ability to prioritize
Nice to Have:
- Prior team lead or supervisory experience
- Experience with tools like PACER, NetDocuments, Intapp, Chrome River, or 3E
- Bachelor's degree preferred