Prestigious law firm targeting an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join the growing team!
TITLE: Litigation Legal Assistant
SALARY: $85,000 – $105,000 + Bonus /Profit Sharing
LOCATION: Downtown San Diego, 4 days onsite
REPORTS TO: Partner & Associate Attorneys
SYSTEMS: iManage
Requirements: Strong tenure in prior roles, litigation legal experience, strong presentation and communication skills, eager to advance skillset and grow within the field.
Company Overview
The company is a full-service business law firm seeking experienced Litigation Legal Assistants to support its litigation teams. This role is essential to ensuring the efficient management of legal matters by providing administrative, organizational, and case coordination support to multiple attorneys.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
- Electronically file documents with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court procedures and filing deadlines.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and external vendors.
- Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and case deadlines.
- Coordinate logistics for client meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
- Track deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to support efficient case management.
- Assist with expense reports and billing-related documentation.
- Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience, ideally within a mid-sized or large law firm.
- Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and court filing processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with legal document management systems, such as iManage.
- Exceptional organization, communication, and multitasking abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
The company offers a competitive salary, 401(k), profit sharing, and a comprehensive benefits package.
