Legal Assistant- 3701722

AMS Staffing•San Diego, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Assistant will support a law firm representing businesses and individuals across specialized practice areas. The firm combines the legal expertise, litigation experience, and resources of a large firm with the personalized approach of a smaller practice. The position may suit a legal assistant currently working on the plaintiff side in areas such as personal injury or medical malpractice who is interested in transitioning to defense litigation. This is a full-time role based in the office four days per week, with a hybrid schedule that includes one work-from-home day after the initial training period. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compensation is $80,000–$100,000, depending on experience, with a bonus and benefits.

Requirements

Two to five years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment.
Experience with calendaring and researching court rules, local rules, and judges’ rules.
Ability to cross-check calendaring using manual docketing or software such as eDockets, Milana, or CompuLaw.
Critical-thinking, attention-to-detail, proofreading, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts, including creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting, and Bates stamping (listed as preferred).
Some college coursework.
Plaintiff-side experience in personal injury or medical malpractice and interest in transitioning to defense litigation.

Responsibilities

Calendar deadlines and cross-check calendaring using docketing software or manual docketing.
Research court rules, local rules, and judges’ rules.
Assist with e-filing in state and federal courts, including creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting, and Bates stamping.
Arrange travel and prepare expense reports.
Enter attorney timesheets.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned.