Legal Assistant - Commercial Business Litigation

Location: Downtown San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: Up to $105,000 annually
Schedule: Full-time, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)

About the Role

Our downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Business Litigation team. This is a newly created position designed to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives on managing competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Electronically file documents with state and federal courts, ensuring strict compliance with deadlines and filing procedures.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Manage complex attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, and client meetings.
• Coordinate and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters.
• Track and monitor case deadlines, ensuring timely completion of tasks and follow-ups.
• Prepare expense reports and assist with billing-related documentation.
• Maintain organized case files and support overall case management.
• Handle additional administrative and litigation support duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in Commercial Business Litigation.
• Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys in a large or mid-sized law firm ("Big Law") environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document management systems such as iManage.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with 4 remote days per month (subject to change); remaining days are in-office in downtown San Diego.
• Professional, collaborative office supporting high-level litigation work.
• Occasional overtime may be required based on case demands.

Top Priorities for This Role

1. Strong Commercial Business Litigation experience (5+ years).
2. Background in a large law firm setting.
3. Spanish language proficiency.