Legal Assistant – LitigationTrueline's client, a respected AmLaw-level firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their litigation team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you'll provide high-level legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals handling complex commercial, civil, and defense litigation matters.What You'll DoSupport attorneys' caseloads by maintaining calendars, coordinating travel, and processing monthly expense reportsPrepare, revise, proof, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal filingsPerform electronic filing (e‑filing) in state and federal courts as neededSchedule depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and coordinate logisticsCommunicate with clients, vendors, courts, and internal stakeholders when necessaryAssist with conflict checks, new matter set‑up, opening client engagements, and billing setupMaintain electronic matter files, update contacts, assist with billing and client invoices, and handle other administrative tasks as delegatedSupport trial preparation and may attend trial or hearings (as needed)Must-HavesMinimum of 5 years' recent litigation experience in a law firm environment (state and federal preferred)Strong writing, grammar, and communication skills (internal and external)Highly organized, detail‑oriented, able to juggle competing deadlines and shifting prioritiesProactive, self‑starting, takes ownership of deliverablesProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Experience with document management systems, docketing systems (e.g., iManage, Aderant, Elite)Familiarity with billing / time entry softwareNice-to-HavesExperience in a large or mid‑sized firm handling commercial or defense litigationKnowledge of electronic discovery tools, trial presentation software, or case management systemsExposure to client billing practices and budget trackingPrior exposure to working with cross‑office or multi‑jurisdictional mattersOur Client OffersEligibility for merit‑based raises and performance incentivesBenefits package including health care, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional developmentCollaborative, supportive environment with opportunity for substantive exposureGrowth opportunity within the firm's litigation support structureTrueline and its clients are unabashed equal‑opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.#J-18808-Ljbffr