Legal Assistant (Employment Law)
Downtown San Diego | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000+ DOE
Direct Hire Preferred | Open to Temp-to-Hire
A growing and highly respected employment law firm in downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its expanding team. This newly created position was established due to continued firm growth and will provide critical support to the firm's attorneys and paralegals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and has strong experience with California court procedures, e-filing, and litigation support.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and electronically file legal documents in California State Courts and Federal Courts
- Manage state and federal court filings through systems such as OneLegal and PACER
- Maintain litigation calendars and accurately docket court deadlines
- Schedule hearings, depositions, and attorney calendar appointments
- Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to approximately 4-5 attorneys
- Assist with document management, court correspondence, and case organization
- Ensure deadlines are tracked and met in a high-volume litigation environment
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of Legal Assistant experience
- Employment law experience strongly preferred
- Extensive experience with California State Court e-filing
- Experience with Federal Court filings and PACER
- Strong docketing and calendaring experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm setting
- Experience with OneLegal preferred
Ideal Candidate
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Team-focused with a collaborative approach
- Adaptable and receptive to feedback
- Able to work independently while managing competing deadlines
- Thrives in a growing, fast-paced office environment
Top 3 Must-Haves
- California State and Federal Court e-filing experience
- Strong docketing and calendaring experience
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced law firm environment
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
- Initial onboarding period requires 3 days per week onsite
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.