Hybrid Litigation Assistant — Legal Support Pro

Opportunities (2024); San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Fish & Richardson, a premier global IP law firm, seeks a Litigation Assistant to support the San Diego team in a fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department.

In this in-office role (4 days/week, training 5 days), you will handle administrative tasks for legal staff, prepare documents, assist with overflow, manage document workflows, coordinate travel, and support billing accuracy. This position offers strong growth in a leading firm.

Qualifications

• 1 year administrative support experience, preferably in a legal/professional services environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and ability to interface with firm technology platforms.
• Ability to proofread documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors and perform minor editing.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Professionalism, reliability, and willingness to take ownership of assignments from start to finish.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• In-office role; ability to work in the San Diego office 4 days a week (training 5 days).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal staff, litigation Case Managers and Paralegals.
• Prepare standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Assist with administrative overflow as requested.
• Perform document downloading, document assembly, and related tasks.
• Prepare and process expense reports, reimbursement requests, and check requests.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for legal staff, Case Managers and Paralegals.
• Create binders and assemble case materials for meetings, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Edit and proofread monthly draft bills for accuracy and formatting.

Skills

Administrative support

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fish & Richardson, a premier global IP law firm, seeks a Litigation Assistant to support the San Diego team in a fast-paced Litigation Practice Systems Department.

In this in-office role (4 days/week, training 5 days), you will handle administrative tasks for legal staff, prepare documents, assist with overflow, manage document workflows, coordinate travel, and support billing accuracy. This position offers strong growth in a leading firm.