Apply on Employer Site

Trueline · 3 hours ago

Litigation Legal Assistant

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Trueline’s client, a respected AmLaw-level firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their litigation team. In this role, you’ll provide high-level legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals handling complex commercial, civil, and defense litigation matters.

ConsultingContentDigital MarketingGraphic DesignMarketingPersonal BrandingWeb Development

Hiring Manager

Madeline Miyeko Weissman

Responsibilities

Support attorneys’ caseloads by maintaining calendars, coordinating travel, and processing monthly expense reports

Prepare, revise, proof, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal filings

Perform electronic filing (e-filing) in state and federal courts as needed

Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and coordinate logistics

Communicate with clients, vendors, courts, and internal stakeholders when necessary

Assist with conflict checks, new matter set-up, opening client engagements, and billing setup

Maintain electronic matter files, update contacts, assist with billing and client invoices, and handle other administrative tasks as delegated

Support trial preparation and may attend trial or hearings (as needed)

Qualification

Litigation experienceMicrosoft OfficeDocument management systemsWriting skillsDetail-orientedProactiveBilling software familiarityCommunication skillsOrganizational skills