Litigation Support Specialist — Hybrid, AmLaw Growth Path

Estrin Legal; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Estrin Legal, a prominent AmLaw firm, seeks an experienced Legal Support Specialist to join its San Diego office in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will support a busy litigation team, handle filings, draft and edit documents, and liaise with clients, opposing counsel and courts.

The ideal candidate brings California court experience, e-filing proficiency, and 3+ years of legal support. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems, plus an interest in AI tools,

Qualifications

• California court experience and e-filing are mandatory.
• 3+ years of legal support experience, preferably in an AmLaw 50 environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with legal tech.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread and process legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle California state and federal court filings and e-filings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts and outside contacts.
• Participate in team strategy meetings and manage attorney time entries.
• Coordinate travel, invoices and expenses; support special projects.

Skills

Legal support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

AI tools familiarity

Job description

Estrin Legal, a prominent AmLaw firm, seeks an experienced Legal Support Specialist to join its San Diego office in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will support a busy litigation team, handle filings, draft and edit documents, and liaise with clients, opposing counsel and courts.

The ideal candidate brings California court experience, e-filing proficiency, and 3+ years of legal support. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems, plus an interest in AI tools,