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Legal Assistant

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$98K - $101K/yr

Weinberg, Roger and Rosenfeld was founded on the principle that working people are entitled to the best legal representation in an economy and social system that was not designed with them in mind.

Legal Operations Coordinator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$44K - $59K/yr

This role assists the Director of Legal Operations with administering the firm's Learning Management System (LMS), designs and edits high-quality training content, coordinates HBS University ...

Senior Legal Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$163K - $206K/yr

Lead the creation of cutting-edge legal AI evaluations, designing and running rigorous tests to ensure outputs meet the high standards of legal professionals. * Lead dataset curation and labelling ...

LEGAL ASSISTANT: We are seeking a Legal Assistant - Floater to join the Litigation practice group ... This is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as duties may ...

Legal Assistant

Redmond, WA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Legal Assistant Location: Redmond, WA (Corporate Office) Pay Range : $22/hr. - $24/hr. Actual ... made broths, Japanese-designed interiors, and craftsmanship. * Supreme Dumplings - offering ...

You'll work closely with our Legal Engineers, Customer Success, and Product teams to: * Support ... San Francisco office designed for ambitious builders and company provided lunch daily. * Benefits ...

Translate complex legal processes (e.g., deal workflows, case management, document drafting) into technical requirements and system designs * Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal teams ...

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How much do legal designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal designer in the United States is $55,419.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $62,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal designer?

A Legal Designer is a professional who applies design thinking and human-centered design principles to the legal field. They work to make legal information, processes, and services more accessible, understandable, and user-friendly for clients and stakeholders. Legal Designers often collaborate with lawyers, technologists, and clients to create innovative legal solutions, such as simplified contracts, interactive legal tools, and improved user experiences in legal services. Their goal is to bridge the gap between complex legal concepts and the needs of everyday users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal designer?

To thrive as a Legal Designer, you need a background in law or legal studies combined with expertise in design thinking and visual communication. Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, wireframing software, and legal tech platforms is often expected, and certifications in design or UX can be advantageous. Strong soft skills include creativity, empathy, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into accessible formats for diverse audiences. These skills are crucial for developing user-centered legal solutions that enhance understanding, accessibility, and engagement with legal information.

How do legal designers typically collaborate with lawyers and clients during a project?

Legal Designers frequently work alongside lawyers, clients, and sometimes other stakeholders in multidisciplinary teams to reimagine legal documents, processes, or services. They facilitate workshops, gather user feedback, and translate legal jargon into user-friendly formats, ensuring the final product meets both legal standards and client needs. Collaboration often involves iterative prototyping and user testing to guarantee that solutions are practical, understandable, and compliant. This team-based approach not only improves outcomes but also fosters innovation in traditional legal environments.

What is the difference between Legal Designer vs Legal Analyst?

AspectLegal DesignerLegal Analyst
Required CredentialsLegal background, design or UX trainingLegal degree, analytical skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, cross-disciplinary teamsResearch-focused, legal departments
Employer & Industry UsageLegal tech firms, law firms, corporate legal teamsLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding design roles in legal servicesLegal research and analysis tasks

Legal Designers focus on creating user-friendly legal documents and interfaces by combining legal expertise with design skills. Legal Analysts primarily conduct legal research, interpret laws, and support legal decision-making. While both roles require legal knowledge, Legal Designers emphasize user experience and visual communication, whereas Legal Analysts concentrate on legal analysis and research.

What states have the most Legal Designer jobs?

States with the most job openings for Legal Designer jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Legal Designer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Legal Designer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,419 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Legal Administrative Assistant

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals
Law Firms • 1 - 5K employees

$80K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Administrative Assistant position in our San Francisco Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys within a fast-paced law firm environment. This role plays a key part in managing case matters, coordinating filings and calendars, and ensuring seamless communication to support the delivery of high-quality legal services.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide support and administrative assistance to attorneys and colleagues
  • Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and file management
  • Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and court filings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities
  • File documents in state, federal, and appellate courts using electronic filing applications (e.g. File & ServeXpress)
  • Communicate with court personnel regarding procedures, rules, and deadlines.
  • Manage incoming mail, notices, and document distribution.
  • Maintain electronic and client files within the document management system
  • Maintain case calendars (hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines) and distributed daily/weekly appearance reports.
  • Enter attorney time and assist with billing support, client budgets, and billing inquires
  • Prepare expense reports and assist with travel arrangements
  • Manage vendor invoices, reimbursements and check requests.
  • Assist with client billing inquiries, budgets, appeals and collections
  • Support additional projects operational initiatives as needed

Qualifications:
  • High school Diploma or equivalent required
  • 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably within a law firm or litigation environment
  • Familiarity with legal terminology, document formatting and court procedures
  • Experience with electronic filing systems preferred
  • Professional communication skills when interacting with attorneys, colleagues, clients, courts, and vendors
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Comfortable working in an in-office/hybrid environment

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Salary Range:
$80,000-$110,000 USD
Why Should You Apply?
  • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
  • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.
Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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