Legal Assistant

Patenaude & Felix, APC•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a detail-oriented legal professional looking to build your career in a fast-paced litigation environment? Patenaude & Felix, APC is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and legal team. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment where you can grow and succeed. Who We Are Patenaude & Felix, APC is a respected law firm known for integrity, professionalism, and strong results in creditors' rights and banking litigation. Since 1991, we have expanded into a multi-state practice representing Fortune 500 companies across California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Colorado. Recognized by major financial institutions for our ethical standards and performance, our firm provides mentorship, structure, and support to help employees grow their careers. What We Offer Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company match Supportive team-centered work environment Opportunities for training and professional development Your Role: Key Responsibilities Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals Draft, proofread, and format legal correspondence and basic documents File and serve legal documents, including e-filing with California courts Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, and track deadlines Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal staff Prepare and process outgoing mail, scanning, copying, and data entry Assist with discovery preparation and document production Support high-volume caseloads while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Follow established procedures consistently and effectively Use Microsoft Office and law office software proficiently Qualifications 1–2 years of legal assistant or administrative legal experience preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with California court systems and e-filing is a plus Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask Must be dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented Must be 18 years or older Must pass a background and drug test Schedule Full-time | Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Ready to Join Our Legal Team? We value your time, so our application process is quick and simple. If you believe you are a great fit for this Legal Assistant role, please complete our brief 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Pre-Screening Disclaimer All candidates may be required to complete a pre-screening tests as part of the hiring process.

Requirements

1–2 years of legal assistant or administrative legal experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Must be dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Must be 18 years or older
Must pass a background and drug test

Nice To Haves

Experience with California court systems and e-filing is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals
Draft, proofread, and format legal correspondence and basic documents
File and serve legal documents, including e-filing with California courts
Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic
Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, and track deadlines
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal staff
Prepare and process outgoing mail, scanning, copying, and data entry
Assist with discovery preparation and document production
Support high-volume caseloads while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Follow established procedures consistently and effectively
Use Microsoft Office and law office software proficiently