Legal Assistant

pettitkohningrassialutzdolinpc; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

pettitkohningrassialutzdolinpc is seeking a senior-level defense litigation secretary with 8+ years of experience to support busy litigators in San Diego. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, self-motivation, and strong teamwork to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include calendaring through trial, drafting and revising pleadings, and ensuring timely service and filing. California Civil Procedure knowledge and reliable, professional conduct are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary.
• Knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Court Rules is required.
• Strong calendar management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring court dates through trial and related proceedings.
• Prepare draft court documents (complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions).
• Revise and finalize documents with timely service and filing.

Skills

8+ years experience

Typing 70 wpm

Outstanding communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Reliability

Integrity

Professional demeanor

Windows proficiency

Tools

Windows OS

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 is 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.

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.