Litigation Legal Assistant

D3 Search is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant on behalf of a highly respected CA-based law practice with a well-established & growing office situated in San Diego, CA (92101).

Position Title🎯:

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location/Map📌:

San Diego, CA (92101)

Employment Status:

Full-time/direct-hire employment. Non-exempt role (OT paid in accordance with CA laws).

Employer Work Model:

Hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote).

Position Summary📒:

A prominent California-based AmLaw 200 ranked law firm dedicated to providing legal services to both public and private organizations throughout the state is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to attorneys, ensuring the efficient management of litigation matters from inception through resolution.

This Litigation Legal Assistant position is responsible for drafting, revising, and finalizing complex legal documents; preparing and executing e-filings in state and federal courts and with administrative agencies; maintaining case calendars and tracking critical deadlines; and organizing materials for hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations. The role demands exceptional attention to detail, advanced organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, e-filing requirements, and legal terminology, along with professionalism, discretion, and initiative to anticipate the needs of attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities💡:

• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and emails from written drafts and transcription
• Handle e-filings and support all stages of the litigation process, from initiation through trial
• Assemble documents and exhibits for court filings, recordings, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and other proceedings
• Proofread documents to ensure accuracy, correct grammar, and compliance with Firm formatting standards
• Create and update Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA)
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and deadlines for attorneys
• Maintain and monitor attorney calendars, ensuring all critical dates are recorded on the master calendar
• Prepare and process new client/matter intakes per Firm procedures
• Utilize computers, transcription equipment, and legal software to efficiently produce and manage documents
• Arrange travel for attorneys, including hotel, airfare, and ground transportation
• Sort, read, print, and distribute incoming mail and emails to appropriate recipients
• Assist with the creation and assembly of marketing materials such as pitch folders, attorney biographies, and PowerPoint presentations
• Provide backup and overflow coverage to other attorneys and staff as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all Firm, client, and personnel information
• Additional duties may be assigned as required to meet business needs

Requirements📢:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of litigation secretary experience
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with document management systems such as iManage preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload for multiple attorneys
• Excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, vendors, and staff
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, transcription devices, fax machines, and photocopiers with advanced functions

Annual Compensation💵/Salary💰& Benefits:

Annual starting salary is up to 95K~DOQ and the law firm (employer) offers a comprehensive & robust benefits package, 401K, generous PTO, paid parking onsite, annual reviews, lucrative bonuses, and career growth opportunities, etc.

If interested in this Litigation Legal Assistant role with this highly respected CA-based law practice in the firm's well-established offices situated in San Diego, CA (92101), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:

Don Moser ~ D3 Search

📬don@d3search.com | ☎️ 213-785-2485

🌐www.d3search.com

D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.