Legal Assistant

We are a highly respected plaintiff law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to join our dynamic San Diego team. Our firm is dedicated to providing outstanding legal representation and delivering exceptional client service. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a can-do attitude to support our legal team.

• Prepare mediation memoranda for clients
• Draft and prepare court forms (e.g., requests for dismissal, name amendments, case management statements, notices of settlement)
• Prepare notices in pleading format
• Finalize and format discovery requests and responses, input service information, and obtain client verifications
• Serve discovery and file/serve pleadings
• Maintain and organize case files in Litify
• Prepare and serve termination letters for dropped clients
• Create Dropbox links for case file sharing
• Format pleadings, input exhibits, and conduct attorney review preparation
• Mail legal documents on behalf of attorneys
• Coordinate with clients and opposing counsel on behalf of attorneys
• Assist with initiating arbitration matters
• Support legal research and coordinate with judicial chambers as required, in compliance with applicable local and civil rules.

• Prior legal assistant or litigation support experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to draft, format, and manage legal documents with accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Litify or other legal case management software is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Hourly pay: $24-$26 BOE
• Firm pays
  100% of premiums for dental and vision
• Firm pays
  100% of all Silver-level medical plans
• Firm contributes
  approximately 10% toward retirement (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
• $500 annual FSA contribution
• Time for Life: Accrual of
  80 hours of PTO (additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary), 40 hours sick pay
  , plus your birthday off as a fully paid day
  .

If you’re excited to build a long-term career in plaintiff-side employment law, we’d love to hear from you. Please email your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to