Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 | Downtown San Diego, CA | Fully On-Site
A respected downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Temporary Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support its growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable handling both substantive paralegal responsibilities and legal administrative support.
The firm represents employers and businesses in a variety of matters, including employment law, business litigation, and transactional matters, with a primary focus on defense-side representation.
Schedule
- Fully on-site in Downtown San Diego
Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, file, and serve pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
- Manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing through OneLegal
- Maintain attorney calendars and monitor litigation deadlines
- Assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through resolution
- Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents using Microsoft Word
- Coordinate service of process and court filings
- Provide backup legal secretary and administrative support as needed
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal and/or legal assistant experience
- Strong electronic filing experience, preferably using OneLegal
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Experience preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
- Strong litigation calendaring and deadline management skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Paralegal Certificate
- Experience performing both paralegal and legal assistant/secretarial functions
- Employment law or defense-side litigation experience
Top Priorities
- E-Filing Experience (preferably OneLegal)
- Advanced Microsoft Word Skills
- Experience with Pleadings, Discovery, and Litigation Calendaring
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.