Litigation Legal Assistant - Business Litigation

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Downtown San Diego, CA

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually

About the Opportunity

A respected downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team of attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, extensive business litigation experience, and a strong understanding of state and federal court procedures. This role requires a highly detail-oriented professional who thrives under deadlines and provides outstanding administrative and litigation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative and litigation support to attorneys and legal staff.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and other case-related materials.
• Perform electronic filing (eFiling) in California state courts and federal courts.
• Prepare and update tables of contents and tables of authorities for briefs and court filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate depositions, court hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
• Calendar court dates, filing deadlines, and case-related events while coordinating with the docketing department.
• Enter attorney time into 3E and assist with expense reimbursements.
• Maintain client and matter files, including opening new matters, coordinating conflict checks, and closing files.
• Sort, prioritize, and distribute incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail and shipping materials.
• Reserve conference rooms, court reporters, and other litigation support services.
• Arrange attorney travel as needed.
• Maintain attorney contact information and administrative records.
• Assist with document management, scanning, copying, filing, and general office support.
• Adhere to firm policies regarding recordkeeping, confidentiality, and administrative procedures.
• Provide overflow support to attorneys and administrative staff as needed.
• Collaborate with billing personnel, records staff, docketing teams, and other internal departments.

Qualifications

Required

• 4+ years of business litigation experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience with state and federal court eFiling procedures.
• Thorough understanding of litigation processes, legal terminology, court rules, and filing requirements.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Accurate typing skills of at least 60 words per minute.
• Experience maintaining attorney calendars and coordinating litigation-related events.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

• Experience with legal software including:
  • 3E
  • iManage
  • Kofax Power PDF
  • Emburse
  • Milana
  • Forms Workflow
• Working knowledge of e-discovery procedures.
• Strong internet research and technology skills.

Top Three Qualifications

1. 4+ years of Business Litigation experience
2. State and Federal Court eFiling expertise
3. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $65,000 - $85,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable Downtown San Diego law firm.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.