Legal Assistant

PATENAUDE & FELIX, APC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Patenaude & Felix, APC seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with calendar management, e-filing, and docket maintenance. This is a full-time, onsite position offering competitive pay and benefits in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, a paralegal certificate, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management software. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for efficiently handling multiple

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience with state filing systems (e.g., One Touch and One Legal).
• Knowledge of court rules and calendaring deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including court appearances, hearings, deadlines, meetings, and appointments.
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules, local rules, and scheduling orders.
• Monitor upcoming deadlines and proactively remind attorneys and staff of time-sensitive matters.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file legal documents through state and federal e-filing systems.
• Ensure filings comply with court formatting requirements, filing procedures, and deadlines.
• Serve and distribute filed documents to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties as required.
• Retrieve filed documents, notices, and court orders from electronic filing systems and distribute them promptly.
• Maintain accurate docket and case management records within the firm's case management software.
• Track filing confirmations, rejected filings, and required corrections to ensure timely resubmission.
• Coordinate with attorneys and support staff to obtain finalized documents for filing before deadlines.
• Monitor court notifications, electronic service, and docket updates for assigned matters.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to firm policies and legal ethics requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline prioritization

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

One Touch / One Legal filing systems

Job description

Are you an experienced civil litigation paralegal ready to take the next step in your legal career? Patenaude & Felix, APC is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our growing legal team. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued.

Who We Are

Patenaude & Felix, APC has built a strong reputation for integrity, professionalism, and results in the field of creditors' rights and banking litigation. Since 1991, we have expanded into a multi-state firm representing Fortune 500 companies across California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Colorado.

Recognized by major financial institutions for our ethical standards and performance, we are a firm where team members-attorneys and staff alike-are mentored, challenged, and supported from day one.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Your Role: Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including court appearances, hearings, deadlines, meetings, and appointments.
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules, local rules, and scheduling orders.
• Monitor upcoming deadlines and proactively remind attorneys and staff of time-sensitive matters.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file legal documents through state and federal e-filing systems.
• Ensure filings comply with court formatting requirements, filing procedures, and deadlines.
• Serve and distribute filed documents to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties as required.
• Retrieve filed documents, notices, and court orders from electronic filing systems and distribute them promptly.
• Maintain accurate docket and case management records within the firm's case management software.
• Track filing confirmations, rejected filings, and required corrections to ensure timely resubmission.
• Coordinate with attorneys and support staff to obtain finalized documents for filing before deadlines.
• Monitor court notifications, electronic service, and docket updates for assigned matters.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to firm policies and legal ethics requirements.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of civil litigation experience preferred
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Experience with state filing systems (e.g., One Touch and One Legal).
• Knowledge of court rules and calendaring deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Schedule

Full-time | Onsite | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pre-Screening Disclaimer

All candidates may be required to complete a pre-screening tests as part of the hiring process.

Salary: $20 - $23 per hour