Litigation Legal Assistant

Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush LLP is a boutique law firm in downtown San Diego that seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join our litigation team. Successful candidate will be supporting founding partner, Dick Semerdjian, and an associate attorney. Ideal candidates are knowledgeable about procedural and court rules in State and Federal Court, and how to research such rules when uncertain.

Schwartz Semerdjian is a highly esteemed, well established law firm with strong ties to local and surrounding communities. We foster a collaborative atmosphere, offer strong benefits and friendly coworkers. We look forward to finding the ideal candidate to join our team.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401(k), and more
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a team that values professionalism, respect, support, appreciation, and teamwork

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures
• Maintain accurate client files and manage attorney calendars
• Handle time entries, revise prebills, manage vendor invoices
• Assist with opening new client and matter engagements
• Anticipate attorney and team needs, proactively offering support to help achieve client service excellence
• Provide backup support for other team members as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent litigation legal secretary/assistant experience in a law firm environment
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in docketing
• Minimum of two (2) years experience with e-filing procedures and requirements for Federal, State and local courts
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality work
• Strong proficiency in document formatting
• Expertise in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines while managing multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively as part of a team
• Professional, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining confidentiality

Work Schedule:

• Full time, 37.5-hour workweek
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

We pay a competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience. The salary range provided is in accordance with California law and reflects our best estimation based on the job requirements. Please note that the range is subject to change based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

If you are a motivated individual and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. For those currently employed and looking to explore a change, we will hold your resume in the strictest confidence. We look forward to reviewing your application.