Litigation Assistant - Commericial Business

Legal Assistant - Commercial Business Litigation

Downtown San Diego | Hybrid Schedule

A premier law firm in downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its Commercial Business Litigation practice. This is a critical role within a fast-paced litigation team, providing high-level administrative and organizational support to multiple attorneys handling complex, high-stakes matters.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a sophisticated "big law" environment while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts, ensuring accuracy and deadline compliance
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors
• Respond to inquiries and relay accurate, timely messages to attorneys
• Manage attorneys' calendars, including court appearances, depositions, meetings, and critical deadlines
• Schedule and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, court reporters, and vendors
• Monitor deadlines and proactively follow up on outstanding tasks
• Prepare expense reports and manage billing-related documentation
• Assist with ad hoc administrative and litigation support assignments as needed

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of Commercial Business Litigation experience
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a large or mid-size "big law" firm environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with legal document management systems (e.g., iManage)
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation procedures, and court protocols
• Bilingual in Spanish (highly preferred/strongly desired)
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid schedule: up to four remote workdays per month (subject to firm policy)
• Remaining days are in-office at the firm's downtown San Diego location
• Standard hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (30-minute lunch)
• Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs
• Professional, collaborative office supporting complex litigation matters

Compensation

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package offered