Job Description
A well-established, award-winning boutique litigation law firm in San Diego to identify an experienced Legal Assistant with a strong litigation background.
This opportunity is well-suited for a detail-oriented and highly organized legal support professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment. Managing deadlines, preparing legal documents, and supporting attorneys through the lifecycle of active matters across business litigation, employment law (preferred), intellectual property, and securities litigation.
The position is primarily in-office, though flexibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys with litigation matters, case management, and daily legal administration
- Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and related materials
- Manage calendars, deadlines, court dates, meetings, and case-related scheduling
- Assist with filings, discovery coordination, document organization, and matter tracking
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members
- Maintain organized case files and help ensure matters move forward efficiently
- Handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role
- Strong litigation background required
- Employment law experience is a strong plus
- Prior law firm experience preferred
- Familiarity with California state and federal court rules, filings, discovery, and legal document preparation
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional, proactive, reliable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
This is a strong opportunity for a litigation-focused Legal Assistant who enjoys being a key part of a legal team and supporting attorneys in an active, sophisticated practice. The firm handles complex matters for clients ranging from local startups to national Fortune 100 companies, offering the chance to contribute meaningfully to high-stakes litigation while working with a team that values organization, professionalism, and high-quality legal support.
Compensation
$75,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience. Compensation can exceed this range for highly experienced candidates. This is not a lockstep position.