Legal Assistant

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work from Home Policy

Referral Program

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal assistant to join their dynamic team in San Diego. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys in civil litigation, managing calendars, preparing legal documents, and ensuring smooth communication with clients and outside law firms. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and flexible work-from-home options, this position is perfect for a motivated individual looking to make a significant impact in the legal field. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational skills, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation.
• Proficient in e-filing systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and legal documentation.
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule meetings efficiently.

Skills

E-Filing Experience

Civil Litigation Knowledge

Calendar Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Time Management

Microsoft Office Suite

eDockets Knowledge

Tools

iManage Document File System

Job description

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP provided pay range

This range is provided by Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation in its San Diego office. Qualified candidates must have 6 years of relevant experience in a legal assistant position in civil litigation. This position is hybrid and will require you to come into the office. Therefore, you must live in the greater San Diego area - no exceptions.

Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following:

• e-filing experience in California, both State and Federal court
• Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings
• Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
• Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
• Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros
• Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
• Be able to open and close legal files
• Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
• Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
• Assist multiple attorneys
• Trial preparation

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be a team player
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to multi-task independently
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets a must
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• PTO, sick time and paid holidays
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program

Salary depends on experience.

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Professional Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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