Legal Assistant

PSI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &  

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training & Development

Job summary

PSI in La Jolla, CA is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join our legal team. The role focuses on administrative support, maintaining files, and assisting with research and document preparation in a confidential, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong organization, communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This position offers growth within the legal field and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree or paralegal certificate is a plus.
• 1+ years of experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the legal team.
• Manage correspondence and filing systems.
• Assist with legal research and document preparation.
• Support team with day-to-day office tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Legal document management

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Discretion & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or paralegal certificate is a plus

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools (Westlaw/Lexis)

Job description

PSI is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant in La Jolla, CA to join our dynamic legal team. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting legal professionals and are eager to learn about the legal field. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in providing administrative support, managing correspondence, maintaining files, and assisting with research and document preparation. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to start or advance their career in law.

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree or paralegal certificate is a plus.
• 1+ years of experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic legal software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development