Litigation Legal Assistant - Commercial/Business

Adams & Martin Group; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Generous PTO and sick leave

Discretionary year-end bonus

Office lunches and staff events

Descripción de la vacante

Adams & Martin Group in San Diego is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level support to attorneys handling sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters. This role demands meticulous organization and a proven track record in California state and federal court e-filing.

The successful candidate will manage deadlines, prepare complex documents, and coordinate with court reporters and vendors, all while maintaining confidential client information.

Formación

• 5+ years of commercial or business litigation experience.
• California State and Federal Court e-filing experience.
• Strong knowledge of California rules, procedures, and deadlines.
• Experience with discovery, motions, depositions, and trial prep.
• Proficient with MS Office and PDF/document management tools.
• Excellent proofreading, formatting and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Typing speed 60+ WPM and professional communication.

Responsabilidades

• Provide litigation and administrative support to multiple attorneys.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and contracts.
• Prepare and file documents electronically in CA State Courts, Federal Courts, and Appellate Courts.
• Coordinate and track litigation deadlines, hearings, and trials.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition binders, and trial notebooks.
• Coordinate with court reporters, expert witnesses, interpreters, and vendors.
• Maintain attorney calendars, travel, expenses, and time entry.
• Review court notices to ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Manage electronic and physical case files from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with docketing, billing, records, and admin teams.

Conocimientos

Litigation support

Organization

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Communication

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat / PDF

Document management systems

3E

Descripción del empleo

Litigation Legal Assistant - Commercial/Business (JN -102026-433581) San Diego, California

Salary: USD75000 - USD95000 per year

A highly respected downtown San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level litigation and administrative support to attorneys handling sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has extensive experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation in California State and Federal Courts.

Top Three Requirements

• 5+ years of Commercial/Business Litigation experience
• California State and Federal Court e-filing experience
• Exceptional organization and deadline management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and administrative support to multiple attorneys throughout all phases of commercial litigation.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and file documents electronically in California State Courts, Federal Courts, and Appellate Courts.
• Coordinate and track litigation deadlines, hearings, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition binders, trial notebooks, and hearing materials.
• Coordinate with court reporters, expert witnesses, interpreters, videographers, and other litigation vendors.
• Maintain attorney calendars, travel arrangements, expense reports, and time entry.
• Review court notices and filings to ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Manage electronic and physical case files from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with docketing, billing, records, and administrative departments to ensure seamless case management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial or business litigation experience supporting multiple attorneys.
• Strong knowledge of California State and Federal Court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
• Experience with e-filing in State and Federal Courts.
• Background supporting discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat/PDF software, document management systems, and 3E.
• Excellent proofreading, formatting, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM.
• Professional communication skills and commitment to confidentiality.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-funded profit sharing plan
• Generous PTO and sick leave
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Monthly office lunches, holiday celebrations, staff appreciation events, and other firm-sponsored activities
• Modern downtown San Diego office with complimentary refreshments and amenities