Litigation Legal Assistant - San Diego

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Downtown San Diego, CA


Pay Rate and Benefits: $95,000 to $110,000 annually, with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more.


Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 Days Onsite/ 1 Day Remote)


LHH is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a dynamic legal team at a well-established firm in Downtown San Diego. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in complex litigation defense, and who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.


Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-level administrative support to attorneys handling complex litigation defense matters.
• Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain case files, records, and legal documentation.
• Track and manage litigation deadlines, including pre-trial schedules and court appearances.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and hearings.
• Handle court filings across federal, state, and appellate courts, including e-filing and physical submissions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a litigation legal assistant in complex litigation defense.
• In-depth knowledge of filing procedures and rules for federal, state, and appellate courts.
• Proficiency in e-filing systems and calendaring litigation timelines.
• Familiarity with judicial forms and legal formatting requirements.
• Skilled in preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a legal team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Pay Details: $98,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.