Attorney

Protouch Staffing; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

In-person work environment

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a Civil Defense Litigation Legal Assistant in San Diego, CA to support attorneys handling personal injury defense and general liability matters.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation support experience, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

This in-person role offers a collaborative, fast-paced defense practice with potential for long-term growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil defense litigation support experience.
• Experience with personal injury defense or general liability.
• Strong filing, calendaring, and trial prep skills.
• Stable employment history, ideally 5+ years at a single firm.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities; strong communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation from case inception through trial.
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents with state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates.
• Assist with discovery, document production, and case file management.
• Coordinate trial preparation, including exhibits and logistics.
• Draft and proofread legal correspondence and other litigation documents.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Litigation experience

Personal injury defense

General liability

Filing & calendaring

Trial preparation

Microsoft Office

Legal document mgmt

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

Job Description

Civil Defense Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: San Diego, CA (In Person)

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Defense Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling personal injury defense and general liability matters. The ideal candidate will have a stable work history, excellent organizational skills, and extensive experience managing litigation matters in a fast-paced defense practice.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial.

• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents with state and federal courts.

• Maintain attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates.

• Assist with discovery, document production, and case file management.

• Coordinate trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, trial binders, and logistics.

• Draft and proofread legal correspondence and other litigation-related documents.

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.

• Maintain organized case files and ensure all deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Civil Defense Litigation Legal Assistant or Litigation Assistant.

• Experience supporting attorneys in personal injury defense and/or general liability matters.

• Strong experience with filing, calendaring, and trial preparation.

• Stable employment history, preferably with 5+ years at the same firm.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Why Join

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Opportunity for long-term career growth.

• Strong emphasis on professionalism, teamwork, and work-life balance.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Work Location: In Person

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.