Legal Assistant

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is seeking a senior-level Legal Assistant to support busy litigators in San Diego. Ideal candidate has 8+ years as a litigation secretary, deep knowledge of California Civil Procedure, strong drafting and calendaring skills, and a proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with Windows and typing 70 wpm are preferred. This full-time hybrid role offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, a 401(k), and generous paid

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary.
• In-depth knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Court Rules.
• Typing speed of 70 wpm preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Calendar court dates from case initiation through trial.
• Prepare draft court documents: complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions.
• Revise and finalize documents; ensure timely service, filing, and delivery.
• Prepare for trials and assist with on-site logistics.
• Confirm calendar events and handle special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Typing speed

Windows proficiency

Tools

Windows

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: San Diego, CA 92130

This position may be worked remotely or hybrid/onsite from our San Diego office. Applicants must reside in Southern California, to assist with onsite trial preparations if needed.

About the role

We are seeking a senior-level defense Litigation Secretary with 8+ years of experience needed to support busy litigation attorneys. Must be self‑motivated, team oriented, have a high attention to detail and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Accuracy is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendaring court dates from the initiation of a case through trial, depositions (with clients, court reporters, interpreters, videographers and other entities) and other case occurrences.
• Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos.
• Revising and finalizing documents and ensuring timely service, filing and delivery.
• Preparing for trials as needed
• Confirming calendar events
• Other special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Court Rules, and meticulous management of attorney’s calendar is required.
• 8+ years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary
• Proficiency in a Windows environment
• Typing at least 70 wpm is preferred
• Outstanding communication skills and team player spirit
• Organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly
• Very dependable, reliable, trustworthy and motivated
• Strong integrity and professional demeanor

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $80K to $100K.
• Bonus opportunities
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

We also offer bonus opportunities and generous benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. If you are self‑motivated, a team player, and take pride setting and achieving high level goals, we want to hear from you.