Litigation Legal Assistant - Downtown

Adams & Martin Group; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Adams & Martin Group, a well-established downtown San Diego law firm, is seeking a skilled Litigation Secretary to support its growing team. The role emphasizes precision in civil litigation, document management, and coordinating with clients and court personnel.

You will draft and file litigation papers, manage e-filings, maintain attorney calendars, and assist with trial preparation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, revise, and finalize a broad range of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Manage state and federal e‑filings, ensuring strict compliance with court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines
• Provide comprehensive litigation support, including case management, file organization, discovery tracking, and trial preparation
• Act as a professional liaison with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings, and track all litigation deadlines
• Prepare and process billing entries and expense reports with accuracy
• Proactively monitor and follow up on critical deadlines to ensure timely completion of all tasks

Descripción del empleo

Adams & Martin Group is partnering with a highly respected, well-established downtown San Diego law firm to hire a skilled Litigation Secretary supporting its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a solid background in civil litigation who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This firm is known for its strong team culture, long-term stability, and commitment to work-life balance, offering a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits.

Litigation Secretary Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, revise, and finalize a broad range of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Manage state and federal e‑filings, ensuring strict compliance with court rules, procedures, and filing deadlines
• Provide comprehensive litigation support, including case management, file organization, discovery tracking, and trial preparation
• Act as a professional liaison with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings, and track all litigation deadlines
• Prepare and process billing entries and expense reports with accuracy
• Proactively monitor and follow up on critical deadlines to ensure timely completion of all tasks

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.