Litigation Legal Assistant
6 - 10 years
San Diego Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious law firms, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level support to attorneys and their paralegals in various Civil Litigation Law practice groups.
The ideal candidate will bring at least three years' of Civil Litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Experience
Featured Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year DOE
Benefits & Perks
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am- 5pm (Hybrid 2 days after training)
Work Location: Little Italy, San Diego, CA 92101
The ideal candidate will bring at least three years' of Civil Litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals in various Civil Litigation practice groups.
- Manage complex calendars, schedule consultations, depositions, and client meetings
- Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, documents, agreements, and discovery responses
- Draft correspondence, engagement letters, conflict waivers, and assist with new matter openings
- Coordinate and process filings in State and Federal courts, including electronic filing and service
- Prepare exhibit binders, trial/hearing materials, and maintain organized case files (electronic and physical)
- Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Track certified mailings, overnight deliveries, and manage document flow
- Process invoices, check requests, and schedule conference rooms
- Collaborate closely with paralegals to ensure smooth case management and workflow
Experience
- At least three years’ experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant (or equivalent position).
- Experience working as as a Legal Assistant (or equivalent position) in Civil Litigation required.
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, DocuSign, and document management systems
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong system skills in document management systems and digital filing
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to interact well with clients, vendors and coworkers
- Ability to balance competing and changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Diligent in meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks
Featured Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year DOE
Benefits & Perks
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Free on-site gym membership
- Access to building lounge featuring indoor & outdoor terrace decks that include Bevi Water, Social Game Room (pool tables, golf simulator), mothers’ room and more!
- Stunning office spaces with views of downtown San Diego & San Diego Bay
- Monthly transportation allowance
- Ongoing on-site workshops & continuing education programs
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am- 5pm (Hybrid 2 days after training)
Work Location: Little Italy, San Diego, CA 92101
Skills
Law PracticeAdministrative