Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Downtown San Diego, CA
Compensation: $30-$40/hour DOE

A well-established law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join its growing team. This position supports attorneys in a busy real estate litigation practice and offers the opportunity to work on a variety of matters involving real estate law and Housing Commission issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare discovery, complaints, summons, demurrers, replies, motions, and other pleadings.
• Manage court filings and e-filings through OneLegal and other court filing platforms.
• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Provide general administrative and office support.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of legal experience in a litigation environment.
• Strong experience drafting pleadings and litigation documents.
• Proficiency with e-filing in California state and federal courts.
• Real estate law experience is preferred, but not required.
• Paralegal certificate is not required.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and quickly learn new processes.