Litigation Secretary

gpac; Chula Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life Insurance

Discretionary bonus program

PTO and holidays

Domestic partnership benefits

Employee well-being/EAP

Job summary

gpac is partnering with a five-office California firm to recruit a Legal Assistant for the San Diego office. The role supports a Managing Attorney and two Partners in business litigation, with hybrid work after 45 days (4 days in office, 1 day at home).

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation-focused experience, strong filing knowledge, e-filing and trial prep skills, and excellent proofreading and writing abilities. A well-established, growth-oriented firm environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a legal assistant with a strong litigation background.
• Knowledge of federal, state and appellate filing rules and procedures.
• E-filing and trial preparation experience.
• Experience preparing TOC/TOA and discovery shells.
• Excellent proofreading and writing skills.
• Strong organization and calendaring.
• Proficient computer software skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Attorney and two Partners in business litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court filing rules

E-filing

Trial prep

TOC/TOA prep

Discovery shells

Litigation cycle

Proofreading

Writing skills

Calendaring

Organization

Computer skills

Job description

We have partnered with a five-office California firm that is seeking a Legal Assistant in the San Diego office. This well-established firm has had a strong client base since the 1950s and offers a great long-term opportunity for growth and development. The position is hybrid after 45 days (4 in office/ 1 at home). This firm has about 100+ staff and is growing. They handle a variety of practice areas. This position supports the Managing Attorney and two other Partners primarily with business litigation.

About The Role

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant with a strong litigation background
• Knowledge of federal, state and appellate court filing rules and procedures
• E-filing, trial prep experience
• Knowledgable in preparing TOC and TOA's, preparing discovery shells and litigation cycle
• Excellent proofreading and writing skills
• Strong organization and calendaring
• Computer software knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive compensation- $98-$112K + bonuses
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, health and wellness benefits
• Life Insurance ST and LT Disability
• Basic and Voluntary Life
• Employee well-being, EAP
• FSA
• Competitive PTO, sick and firm paid holidays
• Domestic partnership benefits
• Discretionary performance bonus program
• Professional development- onboarding and in-house training programs, continuing education and professional growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.