Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation
Location: Downtown San Diego, CA
Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 + Bonus & Comprehensive Benefits
A highly respected downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level litigation and administrative support to attorneys handling sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has extensive experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation in California State and Federal Courts.
Top Three Requirements
- 5+ years of Commercial/Business Litigation experience
- California State and Federal Court e-filing experience
- Exceptional organization and deadline management skills
Key Responsibilities
- Provide litigation and administrative support to multiple attorneys throughout all phases of commercial litigation.
- Draft, edit, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Prepare and file documents electronically in California State Courts, Federal Courts, and Appellate Courts.
- Coordinate and track litigation deadlines, hearings, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials.
- Prepare exhibits, deposition binders, trial notebooks, and hearing materials.
- Coordinate with court reporters, expert witnesses, interpreters, videographers, and other litigation vendors.
- Maintain attorney calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, and time entry.
- Review court notices and filings to ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Manage electronic and physical case files from inception through closing.
- Collaborate with docketing, billing, records, and administrative departments to ensure seamless case management.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of commercial or business litigation experience supporting multiple attorneys.
- Strong knowledge of California State and Federal Court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
- Experience with e-filing in State and Federal Courts.
- Background supporting discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat/PDF software, document management systems, and 3E.
- Excellent proofreading, formatting, grammar, and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Typing speed of 60+ WPM.
- Professional communication skills and commitment to confidentiality.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-funded profit sharing plan
- Generous PTO and sick leave
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Pre-tax parking benefits
- Monthly office lunches, holiday celebrations, staff appreciation events, and other firm-sponsored activities
- Modern downtown San Diego office with complimentary refreshments and amenities
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.