Legal Assistant

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A reputable law firm in San Diego is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary with over 8 years of experience. This hybrid-remote position requires expertise in California Civil Procedure, along with exceptional organizational and communication skills. You will play a crucial role in supporting litigation attorneys through calendaring, document preparation, and trial preparations. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $80K to $90K, alongside generous benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary required.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented with strong integrity.
• Meticulous management of attorney’s calendar necessary.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring court dates from initiation to trial.
• Preparing draft court documents such as complaints and motions.
• Revising and finalizing documents for timely service and filing.

Skills

Knowledge of California Civil Procedure

Experience in calendaring

Proficiency in Windows environment

Typing speed (at least 70 wpm)

Outstanding communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Hybrid-Remote (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 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.

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 $90K.

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.

Apply Now

Take the next step in your legal career and join a team where your skills and ideas will be truly valued. Please apply directly or send your resume and application details to [e-mail].