Open Positions: Professional Staff
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hanson Bridgett LLP seeks to ensure a positive and diverse work culture where each person may work and develop professionally to the best of their ability free of unlawful discrimination or prejudice. To this end, the firm is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination or prejudice of any kind based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran’s status, mental or physical disability, or pregnancy.
Hybrid: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, Sacramento
Hybrid: Walnut Creek
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Costa Mesa, San Diego, Fresno
Manager of E-Discovery Solutions
Hybrid: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, Sacramento
The Manager of E-Discovery is part of the E-Discovery Solutions team and advises attorneys, paralegals, and clients on matters involving discovery to improve effectiveness and create organizational efficiencies. You will assist with analyzing and recommending technology solutions for relevant data, assist with the development of collection plans and managing collections, and implement cost-saving measures. The Manager of E-Discovery works closely with case teams and clients, ensuring that matter requirements are met through the project lifecycle, with a focus on collection, early case assessment, production workflows, and the application of appropriate AI, technology-assisted review, and other analytics.
This position will oversee and manage E-Discovery Technical Specialists, assist with budgeting, evaluation of technologies, tracking metrics relating to user adoption and technology use, and driving the effective and responsible use of technology. The Manager of E-Discovery reports directly to the Director of E-Discovery Solutions.
The role can be based out of any of Hanson Bridgett’s offices and offers the opportunity to work remotely two days a week; however, the Manager of E-Discovery’s home office must be based in California and within close proximity to a Hanson Bridgett office.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Consult with case teams, the Director of E-Discovery Solutions, and E-Discovery Counsel at every phase of discovery to improve effectiveness and create organizational efficiencies, analyzing and recommending technology solutions for relevant data, and implementing cost-saving solutions.
- Manage and work with the E-Discovery Technical Specialists and assist in cultivating high team performance and utilization through opportunities, skill building, continuing education, and certification programs.
- Drive operational efficiencies through process refinement and strategic resource allocation.
- Assist in the development of collection strategies and effectuate or manage collection plans in a forensically sound and defensible manner.
- Prepare and edit process, template, and workflow documentation.
- Be proficient in Everlaw as an organization administrator and end-user to support all work in the platform and be available to support the E-Discovery Technical Specialists and other firm users, clients, experts, and co-counsel.
- Perform other work at the direction of the Director of E-Discovery Solutions, including strategic planning to align with the firm’s strategic goals.
- This is a billable role.
Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications
- BS or BA required or equivalent experience plus 4 – 7 years of legal industry experience with experience in a management role.
- Strong knowledge of the principles of e-discovery software and all phases of the litigation process.
- Strong technical background.
- Strong experience conducting, facilitating, and documenting forensically sound data collections.
- Proficiency in e-Discovery review and analytics platforms and knowledge of other supporting technologies.
- Certification as an E-Discovery Specialist and Project Management Professional preferred
- Strong writing skills and experience developing and implementing project plans, processes, procedures, and workflows.
- Proactive individual with enthusiasm and a collaborative approach to creating solutions.
- Effective communicator and able to act as liaison between the technical and legal teams.
- This is an exempt position
Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $155,000.00 – $180,000.00, and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable and will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.
Legal Executive Assistant
Hybrid: Walnut Creek, CA
Step into a pivotal role within a dynamic team that supports high-profile clients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a Legal Executive Assistant, you’ll work closely with partners, associates, and paralegals, playing a key role in ensuring seamless operations and top-tier client experiences. From managing critical documentation and billing processes to coordinating with multiple stakeholders, this position offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to grow within a thriving legal practice.
The role is hybrid but based in the Walnut Creek office, with an in-office presence two times per week. San Francisco-based candidates will also be considered. This role offers the opportunity to work from a remote location on days when in-person attendance is not required, and as agreed upon by the direct supervisor and assigned attorneys. It is an essential function of any hybrid role that the employee be available to come to the office if the need arises.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Run conflicts checks and prepare NBI forms for new matters, ensuring accuracy and timely submission for approval.
- Draft, format, and process multiple engagement letters daily, using established templates and customizing as needed.
- Save all engagement letters and related correspondence in iManage using a dedicated naming convention.
- Review prebills, edit narratives, and coordinate with the billing coordinator.
- Draft and send customized client emails for invoices, referencing prior months as templates.
- Track and manage billing for high-profile clients, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
- Submit and track expenses and reimbursements for the attorney.
- Update and maintain Google Docs for client deliverables.
- Proofread all outgoing correspondence for accuracy.
- Send finalized documents for signature via DocuSign.
- Manage virtual and physical mail, ensuring proper labeling, filing, and communication.
- Attend monthly Zoom calls with the Accounting team to review flat fee invoices.
- Prepare and send opinion and CPA letters, and coordinate related billing.
- Occasionally prepare Power of Attorney forms.
- Work with associates to prepare overnight mailings to the IRS.
- Track and send daily reminders to the attorney for items needing attention.
Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- At least three years of relevant experience as a legal administrative assistant, especially with high-profile clients, is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Google Docs, iManage, DocuSign, and standard office software.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to manage a number of projects concurrently and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; positive and driven attitude.
- Team player with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $100,000.00 – $120,000.00, and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable, and will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.
Trademark Paralegal
Hybrid
In this role, the Trademark Paralegal will be an integral part of the Trademark, Copyright, and Advertising Practice and will support multiple attorneys. This team is responsible for the growth and management of significant trademark portfolios for clients ranging from startups to regional companies to worldwide major brands. The paralegal assists attorneys in the clearance and prosecution of U.S. and foreign trademarks on behalf of the firm’s clients, manages domestic and foreign trademarks, and assists in investigations relating to trademarks. Paralegals also assist with trademark enforcement, trademark disputes, and copyright prosecution. The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate and between 3-12 years of trademark paralegal experience with an emphasis on US trademark matters and international trademark portfolio management. (While we are primarily focused on finding a more experienced paralegal, we welcome highly intelligent and motivated paralegals at the lower end of this range to apply.) This individual will work closely with partners, counsel, associates, other paralegals, and docketing specialists in the Intellectual Property Practice Group.
This role offers the opportunity to work from a remote location on days when in-person attendance is not required, and as agreed upon by the direct supervisor. It is an essential function of any remote role that the employee be available to attend in-person meetings, professional development sessions, or to come to the office for other reasons, if the need arises. This position requires the individual to reside in California and will have a designation to one of Hanson Bridgett’s seven office locations.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage dates and tasks on assigned projects and client portfolios
- Coordinate with attorneys and other paralegals in filing, prosecuting, and maintaining domestic and foreign trademark applications and registrations, including preparing and completing filings
- Communicate with clients, as appropriate and as directed
- Support enforcement matters, including assistance with social media takedowns
- Conduct trademark searches
- Assist with or investigate possible infringements and third-party uses
- Prepare and file copyright applications
- Work under close supervision to complete routine tasks and assume additional responsibilities, as appropriate
Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college/university
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program
- California B&P 6450 compliance documentation
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; positive attitude; focused and ambitious
- Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment with attorneys, other paralegals, and administrative professionals
- Proficiency in electronic filing with USPTO/TTAB and power of attorney legalization
- Significant experience specifically with international trademark portfolios preferred
- Experience with docketing software and platforms is a plus
- Working knowledge of copyrights is a plus
Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the range of $120,000 to $145,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable and will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.
