Legal Assistant
Shegerian & Associates•San Diego, CA
•$49,920 - $52,000•Onsite
About The Position
Every Deposition Starts Long Before the Witness Sits Down. That's Where You Come In. Behind every deposition at Shegerian & Associates is a web of notices, subpoenas, schedules, vendors, and logistics that have to be airtight before a single question is asked. As our Deposition Clerk, you're the one who makes it all happen, quietly, precisely, and without fail. We're California's premier plaintiff-side employment law firm, and we're looking for someone who understands that in litigation, the details aren't just important. They're everything.
Requirements
- Your organizational instincts are automatic and your follow-through is non-negotiable
- You understand litigation timelines and the urgency that comes with them
- You can manage multiple moving parts across multiple cases without losing a single thread
- You communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, court reporters, opposing counsel, and internal teams
- You take ownership of your work and bring a proactive mindset to every task
- Prior experience in a litigation support or legal administrative role
- Familiarity with deposition procedures and legal calendaring
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in case management systems, Litify experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve deposition notices, subpoenas for personal appearance, and objections so the legal team is always positioned and ready
- Track down witness information through research to ensure subpoenas land exactly where they need to
- Coordinate out-of-state subpoenas and stakeouts, including working with third-party vendors for domestications and filing Disc 30's where required
- Schedule and confirm court reporters, videographers, and interpreters for depositions, trials, client meetings, and beyond
- Book and manage conference rooms for depositions, whether at our offices or third-party locations, keeping the calendar conflict-free
- Support client deposition prep at the direction of attorneys, ensuring clients walk in ready
- Order and save deposition transcripts and videos, then organize and maintain everything in Litify and Dropbox so the team always has what they need
- Process service of complaints and discovery, keeping cases moving forward without delay
Benefits
- Competitive Salary based on Experience: $49,920 - $52,000
- Substantive, hands-on litigation experience
- Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
- Exposure to real cases with meaningful responsibility
- A collaborative, professional, and mission-driven work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
