Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Hybrid-Remote (San Diego, CA 92130) This position may be worked remotely or hybrid/onsite from our San Diego office. Applicants must reside in Southern California, to assist with onsite trial preparations if needed.

About the role:

We are seeking a senior-level defense Litigation Secretary with 8 years of experience is needed to support busy litigation attorneys. Must be self-motivated, team oriented, have a high attention to detail and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Accuracy is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calendaring court dates from the initiation of a case through trial, depositions (with clients, court reporters, interpreters, videographers and other entities) and other case occurrences
• Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos
• Revising and finalizing documents and ensuring timely service, filing and delivery
• Preparing for trials as needed
• Confirming calendar events
• Other special projects as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Court Rules, and meticulous management of attorney’s calendar is required
• 8 years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary
• Proficiency in a Windows environment
• Typing at least 70 wpm is preferred
• Outstanding communication skills and team player spirit
• Organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly
• Very dependable, reliable, trustworthy and motivated
• Strong integrity and professional demeanor
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $80K to $90K.
  
  

We also offer bonus opportunities and generous benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. If you are self-motivated, a team player, and take pride setting and achieving high level goals, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now!

Take the next step in your legal career and join a team where your skills and ideas will be truly valued. Please apply directly or send your resume and application details to Employment@PettitKohn.com.