Legal Assistant - Commercial Business Litigation
Downtown San Diego | Hybrid Schedule
A premier law firm in downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its Commercial Business Litigation practice. This is a critical role within a fast-paced litigation team, providing high-level administrative and organizational support to multiple attorneys handling complex, high-stakes matters.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a sophisticated "big law" environment while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
- Electronically file documents in state and federal courts, ensuring accuracy and deadline compliance
- Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors
- Respond to inquiries and relay accurate, timely messages to attorneys
- Manage attorneys' calendars, including court appearances, depositions, meetings, and critical deadlines
- Schedule and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, court reporters, and vendors
- Monitor deadlines and proactively follow up on outstanding tasks
- Prepare expense reports and manage billing-related documentation
- Assist with ad hoc administrative and litigation support assignments as needed
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5+ years of Commercial Business Litigation experience
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a large or mid-size "big law" firm environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with legal document management systems (e.g., iManage)
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation procedures, and court protocols
- Bilingual in Spanish (highly preferred/strongly desired)
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
Work Environment & Schedule
- Hybrid schedule: up to four remote workdays per month (subject to firm policy)
- Remaining days are in-office at the firm's downtown San Diego location
- Standard hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (30-minute lunch)
- Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs
- Professional, collaborative office supporting complex litigation matters
Compensation
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000, depending on experience
- Competitive benefits package offered
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.