Hybrid Senior Litigation Legal Assistant

California Job Shop; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

California Job Shop in San Diego seeks a full-time Litigation/Legal Assistant to support three attorneys with meticulous file management, calendaring, and court filings. This role requires strong word processing and professional communication in a collaborative legal team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, experience with California e-filing, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. Onboarding includes 90 days with potential hybrid work after, reporting to the Director of Legal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment.
• Strong calendaring skills and ability to apply court rules.
• Hands-on experience with CA state/federal e-filing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent proofreading, organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Keep litigation matters moving from opening to resolution and track next steps.
• Coordinate calendars and deadlines using court rules; verify dates.
• Prepare polished court filings; format documents and e-file in CA courts.
• Finalize discovery for service; coordinate with clients and Bates numbers.
• Support three attorneys with high-level litigation and admin tasks.
• Communicate proactively; clarify priorities and deadlines with the team.
• Own administrative details: travel, expense reports, time entry, file maintenance.

Skills

Word processing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calendar management

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework preferred

Tools

eDockets

Milana

CompuLaw

Microsoft 365

Job description

California Job Shop in San Diego seeks a full-time Litigation/Legal Assistant to support three attorneys with meticulous file management, calendaring, and court filings. This role requires strong word processing and professional communication in a collaborative legal team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, experience with California e-filing, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. Onboarding includes 90 days with potential hybrid work after, reporting to the Director of Legal