Litigation Assistant - Commericial Business Litigation

Legal Assistant - Commercial Business Litigation

Location: Downtown San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: Up to $105,000 annually

Schedule: Full-time, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)

About the Role

Our downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Business Litigation team. This is a newly created position designed to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives on managing competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Electronically file documents with state and federal courts, ensuring strict compliance with deadlines and filing procedures.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Manage complex attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, and client meetings.
• Coordinate and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters.
• Track and monitor case deadlines, ensuring timely completion of tasks and follow-ups.
• Prepare expense reports and assist with billing-related documentation.
• Maintain organized case files and support overall case management.
• Handle additional administrative and litigation support duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in Commercial Business Litigation.
• Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys in a large or mid-sized law firm ("Big Law") environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document management systems such as iManage.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and court rules.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with 4 remote days per month (subject to change); remaining days are in-office in downtown San Diego.
• Professional, collaborative office supporting high-level litigation work.
• Occasional overtime may be required based on case demands.

Top Priorities for This Role

1. Strong Commercial Business Litigation experience (5+ years).
2. Background in a large law firm setting.
3. Spanish language proficiency.

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.