Litigation Assistant

Jobot; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Assistant with 3+ years of experience to support attorneys across litigation and administrative tasks. You will appear in a fast-paced legal environment, handling day-to-day litigation support, filing, and deadlines while coordinating calendars and preparing correspondence.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and be detail-oriented, organized, and able to balance multiple deadlines with high-quality work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with day-to-day litigation support
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage and organize case files (both electronic and physical)
• Perform e-filing and assist with court-related deadlines
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Provide general clerical and administrative support as needed

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal document preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Job description

Legal Assistant | $60-80k | 3+ years | Real Estate and Business Litigation

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

We are a San Diego–based law firm that represents businesses and individuals in a range of complex legal matters, with a strong focus on litigation. Our team is collaborative, practical, and committed to delivering thoughtful legal solutions while maintaining a professional yet approachable office culture. We pride ourselves on working efficiently, communicating clearly, and supporting one another in a fast-paced legal environment.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary with flexibility based on experience
• Small, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued
• Exposure to a variety of litigation matters and hands-on responsibilities
• Opportunity to grow long-term within a stable and respected firm

The Role: We are seeking a Litigation Assistant to support our attorneys with a blend of litigation-related and administrative duties. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day, is detail-oriented, and can balance deadlines with ongoing administrative needs.

Job Duties

• Assist attorneys with day-to-day litigation support
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage and organize case files (both electronic and physical)
• Perform e-filing and assist with court-related deadlines
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Provide general clerical and administrative support as needed

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate strongly preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.