Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

Integr8staff

  • San Diego, California
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Integr8staff seeks an experienced and proven Civil Litigation Legal Assistant for a nationally-recognized and award-winning law firm based in downtown San Diego, CA. Prepare and submit new matters; change intakes for existing matters concerning adverse parties and billing contact and other information and collaborate as needed.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, California

    Description

    Job Title – Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
    Company Location – San Diego, CA
    Full Time | Non-Exempt | Direct Hire 
    Hybrid 1-day remote schedule after 45-day period

    Salary –100k, DOE
    Work Schedule-8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. OR 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m

    Job Summary of the Litigation Legal Assistant position
    Integr8staff seeks an experienced and proven Civil Litigation Legal Assistant for a nationally-recognized and award-winning law firm based in downtown San Diego, CA. This is a phenomenal opportunity to establish yourself with a growing firm with a promising future.

    Responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant position
    Format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, scan, and transmit legal documents
    Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service 
    Schedule depositions with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court reporters
    e-Filing – State and Federal
    Manage and plan calendar of all appointments, conferences and meetings
    Daily review and prioritization of client correspondence and communications
    Create pleading/discovery binders, indexing and filing documents, organize and file case documents.
    Client Intakes, editing contracts and handling mailings
    Schedule conference calls and on-site/off-site meetings
    Prepare draft engagement and confirming letters as needed
    Prepare and submit new matters; change intakes for existing matters concerning adverse parties and billing contact and other information and collaborate as needed
    Prepare and submit preliminary conflict checks on behalf of the Partner
    Arrange and coordinate travel arrangements
    Partner timesheets, expense summaries, and client bills
    Assists with overflow work and other projects as assigned
    Performs overflow typing, filing, or photocopying as time permits and as requested by other attorneys
    Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

    Requirements of the Litigation Legal Assistant position
    Minimum of 4 yrs. of civil litigation experience
    Excellent administrative, follow-up, initiative, and organizational skills are required.
    e-Filing and calendaring experience
    Calendaring using CompuLaw, experience with iManage
    Knowledge of preparing tables of contents and authorities.
    Excellent proofreading and writing skills, and great attention to detail
    Excellent typing, formatting, and computer software skills needed
    Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Adobe Pro and iManage or similar document management system
    Knowledge of CompuLaw, Best Authority, Kofax, and CCC Macros is a plus
    Bachelor’s Degree preferred

    Updated resume is required for consideration.  Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.
     

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