Litigation Assistant

Litigation Assistant

Job Snapshot

• Location: Downtown San Diego, CA | Hybrid (4 days in-office / 1 day remote)

• Pay: $100,000 - $110,000/year

• Employment Type: Permanent Placement

• Work Type: Full-time

• Experience Level: Mid Level (2-5 years)

Opportunity Summary

Join a respected litigation team handling high-profile business disputes and complex commercial matters in a downtown San Diego office. This role offers direct exposure to sophisticated case work alongside a close-knit team of attorneys, with real ownership over case preparation and client service . It's an opportunity to build deep litigation support expertise in a collegial, trust-based environment.
Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to a Managing Partner and team of Associates, including calendaring, travel coordination, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and presentations, including redlines and PDF conversions on time-sensitive documents.
• Calculate and track court and litigation deadlines, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• File pleadings in state and federal courts, including Courts of Appeal, and communicate directly with court staff on procedures.
• Support the firm's billing process by tracking attorney time records, preparing engagement letters, and coordinating with billing systems.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant with working knowledge of California litigation.
• Experience e-filing in both State and Federal Courts, with an understanding of California Civil Procedure and local court rules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and strong proofreading and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience with iManage, Pacer, Adobe Acrobat, and Emburse/ChromeRiver.
• Prior trial preparation experience a