LEGAL ASSISTANT

BUCHALTER • San Diego, CA

10d • $95,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks to support attorneys in a San Diego office. This role involves drafting and filing legal documents, managing attorney calendars, communicating with clients and legal professionals, and handling administrative duties related to billing and deadlines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably supporting multiple attorneys in a mid-size to large law firm or a similar environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with legal document management software, such as iManage.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• File documents with courts electronically, ensuring compliance with state and federal filing deadlines and procedures.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Respond to inquiries and relay accurate messages to attorneys promptly.
• Manage attorneys’ calendars, coordinating court dates, depositions, client meetings, and other key deadlines.
• Schedule and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters.
• Prepare expense reports and manage billing-related documentation.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Ad-hoc administrative assignments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED