Litigation Legal Assistant

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a prestigious law firm to find an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team in downtown San Diego, CA. This role is essential to the litigation team, providing high-level administrative and organizational support to multiple litigation attorneys. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth and efficient management of legal cases by assisting with document preparation, case coordination, scheduling, and communication with clients and court officials.

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• File documents with courts electronically, ensuring compliance with state and federal filing deadlines and procedures.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Respond to inquiries and relay accurate messages to attorneys promptly.
• Manage attorneys' calendars, coordinating court dates, depositions, client meetings, and other key deadlines.
• Schedule and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters.
• Prepare expense reports and manage billing-related documentation.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Ad-hoc administrative assignments as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably supporting multiple attorneys in a mid-size to large law firm or a similar environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with legal document management software, such as iManage.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and protocols.

• The firm's hybrid policy allows for four remote workdays per month (subject to change). The remaining days require in-office attendance in the Irvine office.
• The office environment is professional, collaborative, and focused on supporting high-stakes legal work in a law firm.
• Overtime may be required on an as-needed basis.

Monday through Friday, with the first shift schedule.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles  Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.