Legal Assistant

Shegerian-

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$26 Per Hour
SKILLS
Case Management, Detail Oriented, Embedded Systems, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mentoring, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
Today

If you are looking to bring your skills to a firm where the work is meaningful, the cases are active, and the attorneys you support are genuinely fighting for something — this is the role.Shegerian & Associates is one of the most successful plaintiff employment trial firms in California. We take on employers who discriminate, harass, and retaliate against employees — and we win. Our attorneys are aggressive, our caseload is active, and our litigation team is in the fight every day. We are looking for a Legal Assistant who knows what that environment feels like and is ready to be in the middle of it.This is not a document-management role at a firm that settles everything quietly. This is reallitigationsupport at a firm that goes to trial.What You'll DoYou will be embedded in an active plaintiff employment litigation practice — supporting attorneys on real cases from pleading through trial preparation. Your day will include:Prepare mediation memoranda that position our clients for the best possible outcomeDraft and prepare court forms — requests for dismissal, name amendments, case management statements, notices of settlementPrepare notices and pleadings in proper formatFinalize and format discovery requests and responses, input service information, and obtain client verificationsServe discovery and file and serve pleadingsMaintain and organize case files in LitifyPrepare and serve termination letters for dropped clientsCreate Dropbox links for case file sharingFormat pleadings, input exhibits, and prepare materials for attorney reviewMail legal documents on behalf of attorneysCoordinate directly with clients and opposing counsel on behalf of attorneysAssist with initiating arbitration mattersThis description captures the primary nature and level of work for this role. Additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may apply beyond those listed here.You're the Right Fit If You HaveExceptional attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong multitasking abilities with meticulous follow‑upProfessionalism and a clear commitment to excellenceFluency in Spanish preferredHands‑on experience drafting, formatting, and managing legal documentsStrong written and verbal communicationThe ability to manage a high volume of competing priorities under deadline pressureThis Role is Especially Right for You IfYou have been doing solid litigation support work and want to do it somewhere the stakes are higherYou are tired of defending corporate clients and want to be on the side of the employeeYou want mentorship from attorneys who try cases — not just settle themYou want your work to contribute to something you believe inYou are comfortable moving fast and being accountable for accuracyWhat We OfferHourly pay: $25-$26 BOEWorkplace: In-personIndustry-Leading BenefitsFirm pays 100% of premiums for dental and visionFirm pays 100% of all Silver-level medical plansFirm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)$500 annual FSA contributionTime for Life: Accrual of80 hoursof PTO (additional40 hours on 3rd anniversary),40 hourssick pay, plus your birthday off as a fully paid day.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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