Senior Legal Assistant - Business & Commercial Litigation jobs in United States
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Orion Placement · 1 month ago

Senior Legal Assistant - Business & Commercial Litigation

positionSan Diego, CA, US
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$87K/yr - $100K/yr
date7+ years exp

Orion Placement is representing a highly respected AmLaw 200 business and litigation law firm in the US, seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support sophisticated business and commercial litigation matters. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing litigation deadlines, and providing high-level administrative support in a hybrid work environment.

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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 knowledgeResponsiveMulti-attorney supportOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented

Required

7+ years of experience supporting attorneys in business or commercial litigation
Hands-on state and federal e-filing experience required
7+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience in business or commercial litigation
Strong working knowledge of state and federal court procedures and filing requirements
Experience supporting high-volume, complex civil litigation practices
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsive in fast-paced environments
Comfortable supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously

Preferred

Bankruptcy litigation experience is a plus but not required

Benefits

Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Company

Orion Placement

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As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://orionplacement.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
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Jon Missirlian
Founder
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