Litigation Legal Assistant

San Diego, CA

37.5 hours per week (9-5:30 with paid overtime when needed

Onsite during training and then a hybrid model of 4 days in the office and 1 day of remote

This incredible firm is ranked among the top 200 law firms in the country. This leading defense litigation firm seeks a professional and responsible litigation legal assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to join their diverse, progressive, and caring San Diego Office. 

Paying up to $85,000 with incredible benefits

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years Litigation experience
• Knowledge of litigation (e-filings) and trial procedures, and federal and state court procedures and rules
• Must know Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience working with a document management system
• Strong interpersonal relationship skill
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and work independently
• Work well under pressure, remain flexible, be proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
• Prepare court forms such as California Judicial Council Forms for attorney review
• Schedule depositions with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court reporters
• Schedule conference calls and on-site/off-site meetings
• Arrange and coordinate travel arrangements
• Calendar depositions, hearings, trials, and all associated dates.
• Manage Outlook calendar of all appointments, conferences, and meetings
• Open new matters, run conflict checks for partner’s review, prepare engagement letters
• Document management and organization, saving documents and emails to a document management system.
• Become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
• Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
• Submit attorney’s expense reports
• Manage bills for third-party vendors, process check requests, and follow up with accounting

Benefits:

• 12 Vacation days year 1, after year 1, 22 vacation days per year, after year 3, 27 vacation days per year
• 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (company match)
• Commuter Benefit Plans

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans and much more