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Orion Placement · 3 days ago

Senior Legal Assistant – Business & Commercial Litigation

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $100K/yr

7+ years exp

Orion Placement is a highly respected, full-service AmLaw 200 business and litigation law firm with approximately 200 attorneys nationwide. They are seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support sophisticated business and commercial litigation matters, working alongside experienced attorneys on complex state and federal cases.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Draft, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, and litigation correspondence

Handle state and federal e-filing independently without third-party filing services

Maintain attorney calendars and manage critical litigation deadlines

Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

Support multiple attorneys with varying work styles and priorities

Assist with preparation for mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings

Provide high-level administrative support on complex business and commercial litigation matters

Qualification

Business litigation experienceCommercial litigation experienceStateFederal e-filingCourt procedures knowledgeHighly organizedResponsiveMulti-attorney supportDetail-oriented